TELUS TV adds 17k subscribers in 2Q09

Friday, August 7th, 2009
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TELUS Corporation (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) has reported second quarter 2009 results.

Growth in subscriptions to digital TELUS TV service continued at a strong pace, as the Company has improved installation capability, rolled out high-definition TV (HDTV) channels and personal video recorders, increased geographic coverage and had success with bundle offers.

TELUS TV net additions were 17,000, an increase of 70% over the same period last year, due to enhanced broadband coverage and expanded marketing efforts.

TELUS launches satellite TV in Western Canada

TELUS Satellite TV service was launched commercially at the end of June in B.C. and Alberta, adding to TELUS’ growing entertainment portfolio that includes the innovative and differentiated digital television service provided over TELUS’ wireline broadband network, TELUS mobile TV on wireless phones, TELUS mobile radio, and TELUS mobile music. This satellite delivered service complements TELUS’ ongoing expansion of IP-based TV service and strengthens our competitive offerings in B.C. and Alberta as we now reach more than 90 per cent of homes.

Bundling TELUS TV with Internet, home phone or long distance services helps customers simplify their lives and save money at the same time, while positively impacting the sale of other products, churn and retention. TELUS Satellite TV is an all digital service which includes features such as onscreen Call Display and more than 500 digital channels including over 80 in HD. Much like they can with TELUS’ existing all digital TV service, TELUS Satellite TV clients can customize their TV experience with theme packs for added flexibility (e.g. news, sports, family), international channels, premium sports packages, and premium movie packages that include the latest blockbuster films.

Subscribers (000s):

                 As at June 30
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            2009  2008  Change
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TELUS TV     115    51    125%

Net additions (000s):

                     Quarters   Six-month periods
                ended June 30       ended June 30
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           2009  2008  Change  2009  2008  Change
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TELUS TV     17    10     70%    37    16    131%

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