TELUS is proud to launch its Internet for Good® for Seniors program providing low-income seniors in British Columbia and Alberta receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) access to high-speed Internet starting at $9.95 a month. This expansion comes as more than 33% of Canadian seniors reported that their mental health has declined since the onset of the pandemic. TELUS Internet for Good for Seniors ensures that more seniors have the means to stay connected with loved ones, manage their well-being, and access important healthcare resources, information and entertainment online.

TELUS is now offering eligible seniors and others who also qualify for Internet for Good the option to choose between two Internet for Good plans, both of which provide unlimited data: Internet 25 with speeds up to 25 Mbps for $9.95/month or Internet 50 with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $19.95/month. Existing TELUS customers who enroll in the Internet for Good program will have their monthly bill lowered to $9.95 or $19.95 depending on the plan selected. Eligible seniors can apply for Internet for Good online at telus.com/InternetForGoodSeniors and are required to provide a copy of their Old Age Security T4A (OAS) that identifies them as a recipient of the GIS.

If an applicant does not have access to the Internet or email, they can submit their documentation via mail, or enlist the assistance of a friend, family member, or case worker to apply on their behalf. Qualified customers will receive a unique code from TELUS which they can then use to sign-up for Internet for Good. Internet for Good customers also have the option to purchase a low-cost refurbished computer through BC Technology for Learning Society and receive access to TELUS Wise® digital literacy education resources that can help them learn everyday digital skills and how to stay safe online.

In addition, Internet for Good for Seniors customers can access LivingWell Companion Home for just $5 per month. This service offers access to 24/7 emergency support at the push of a button, providing peace of mind and the ability to live more independently and feel safer at home. Qualified customers will receive a unique code from TELUS when they apply for Internet for Good that can be utilized for LivingWell Companion Home.

Existing LivingWell Companion Home customers who enroll will have their monthly bill lowered to the $5/month rate.