Mr. Jerome Birot reports

TELUS HOSTS CRTC AND FCC EXCHANGE TO DEMONSTRATE CALL VALIDATION TECHNOLOGY

Telus Corp. has facilitated a successful demonstration of the emerging call verification technology STIR/SHAKEN (secure telephony identity revisited/secure handling of asserted information using tokens) for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). STIR/SHAKEN is a technology used to validate calling numbers and identify falsified (or "spoofed") calling numbers frequently associated with nuisance calls, including fraud attempts.

"We are very pleased to support the CRTC with this demonstration. Telus is committed to working with our industry partners to find solutions to reduce the frustration Canadians are feeling with nuisance calls," commented Jerome Birot, vice-president of voice and services development operations at Telus.

CRTC chairman Ian Scott and FCC chairman Ajit Pai participated in the first public cross-border call using the technology. Both organizations are pursuing actions to crack down on nuisance calls and requested Telus's assistance to facilitate the exchange. Comcast provided the technology support in the United States using Xfinity Voice. Telus commends the CRTC for its innovative and co-operative engagement with telecommunications providers and other stakeholders on these important issues.

"Putting customers first is always our top priority, and part of this commitment is enabled through our work with the CRTC. We remain committed to providing the best technology available to our customers and will continue to implement innovative solutions that best support the Canadian public," concluded Mr. Birot.

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