To date, 5G service has been delivered on TELUS’ 5G non-standalone (NSA) network utilizing existing 4G LTE infrastructure. TELUS has started rolling out a Standalone (SA) 5G Network in select locations to further deliver on the promise of 5G. This new virtualized network infrastructure will start to enable benefits such as the capacity to support more connected devices, enhanced privacy and security features, greater network reliability, ultra-low latency and even faster data speeds.

TELUS has started rolling out 3500 MHz spectrum in select communities. For details, please proceed to our coverage map. We will be expanding our 3500 MHz coverage to more urban and rural communities across Canada in 2022 and 2023.

3500 MHz (3.5 GHz) is a mid-band spectrum that delivers significant speed and capacity enhancements to our current 5G network. This will enable you to download large files like high-definition videos faster and use multiple connected devices at the same time on-the-go with perfect performance, even in crowded places.

TELUS customers with a compatible device in an area covered by 3500 MHz spectrum will have access to the new spectrum. To take full advantage of the speed and capacity improvements, check out our Unlimited plans with 5G+ speed up to 1Gbps. 

You will automatically have access to the 3500 MHz spectrum on the TELUS 5G network at no additional fee if you are located in a 3500 MHz coverage area and you have a 5G device that supports the 3500 MHz spectrum band.