Youth
If you’re a youth aging out of care, you may be eligible for our Mobility and Internet for Good programs.
See below for program details and how to apply.
See below for program details and how to apply.
Mobility for Good
A collaboration between TELUS and Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) and select Centre de Jeunesse Foundations, Mobility for Good® helps youth aging out of care achieve independence by providing them with a free phone and a choice between a free or low-cost plan. This enables them to stay in touch with friends and vital support networks, search for somewhere to live, find education and job opportunities, and build credit.
Program details
Mobility for Good - 5GB 5G+
- 5 GB of shareable2 data at speeds up to 2Gbps and unlimited data at reduced speeds per month3
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk & text
Mobility for Good - 15GB 5G+
- 15 GB of shareable2 data at speeds up to 2Gbps and unlimited data at reduced speeds per month3
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk & text
What’s included in the plans?
- Bring Your Own Device or redeem a $75 discount off the purchase of a phone of your choice fromMobile Klinikor get access to a certified pre-owned smartphone at no cost
- Plans include Call Display, Conference call, Call waiting and Voicemail
- Free SIM card for new customers
- No contract or cancellation fees
- Digital safety workshops and resources throughTELUS Wise®
Application information
- Have lived experience in the child welfare system and can produce a letter of eligibility completed on your behalf by a ministry/agency representative
- Are between the age of majority in the province where you currently reside (see below) and age 26 at the time of your application
• Age 18 in AB, MB, ON, P.E.I., QC, SK.
• Age 19 in B.C., N.B., N.L., N.W., N.S., NU, Y.T. - Meet the specific requirements of the province where you were in care:
British Columbia: Is eligible for The Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program, formerly known as the Agreement with Young Adults Program
- We will review and respond to all applications within 1 week (response may be slower for mail in applications)
- If approved, you will be sent a code and information on how to order your phone and plan. If you cannot find the confirmation email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
- The phone and SIM card will be shipped directly to you.
- Download aletter of eligibilityspecific to the province in which you were in care
- Ask an official representative (worker, employee, volunteer) from a youth agency/organization/Ministry to confirm your care status and complete the letter of eligibility (note that this is the same letter used for the Internet for Good program).
- Submit your application via the online portal below
Please note:
If you were in care in one province but have since moved to another province or territory, you are still eligible to apply as long as you are at the age of majority in the province where you currently reside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Non-profit organization requests
If you’re a non-profit seeking program assistance, please submit your inquiry using our online form.
Contact us
If you have any questions about Mobility for Good after reviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
, please contact us at mobilityforgood@telus.com
.Success stories
Learn more about how our Connecting for Good programs are making a positive difference in communities across Canada.
Internet for Good
Internet for Good® helps youth aging out of care get the connectivity they need to succeed.
Program details
Internet 25
- 25Mbps5 download speed
- 25Mbps5 upload speed
- 300GB of monthly data
Ideal for:
- Up to 3 devices
- Emailing and online browsing
Most popular
Internet 50
- 50Mbps5 download speed
- 50Mbps5 upload speed
- Unlimited monthly data
Ideal for:
- Up to 5 devices
- Sharing and posting online
Internet 150
- 150Mbps5 download speed
- 150Mbps5 upload speed
- Unlimited monthly
Ideal for:
- Up to 11 devices
- Streaming and online gaming
What’s included in the plans?
- Option to purchase a low cost refurbished computer throughB.C. Technology for Learning SocietyorAlberta Computer for Schools, depending where you are located
- No contract or cancellation fees
- Digital safety workshops and resources throughTELUS Wise®
Application information
- Have been in the child welfare system and can produce a letter of eligibility completed on your behalf by a ministry/agency representative.
- Are between the age of majority in the province in which you currently reside and 26 when you apply.
Age 18 in AB
Age 19 in B.C. - Meet the below province-specific care requirements according to the province in which you were in care
British Columbia: Is eligible for The Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program, formerly known as the Agreement with Young Adults Program
Alberta: Are, or would have been eligible for a Support and Financial Assistance Agreement in Alberta or would have been under a TAP (Transition to Adulthood program) agreement
- Documentation will be used for eligibility validation and then deleted or shredded. TELUS will be recording your name, mailing address, email (if applicable) and last four digits of a unique identifier.
- Individuals are encouraged to enlist the help of a friend, family member or case worker to apply on their behalf if necessary.
- The Internet for Good program is provided as a TELUS Wireline service only and is not available on our wireless network or for customers accessing TELUS High Speed Internet with a SmartHub.
- We will review and respond to all applications within 1 week
- If approved, you will be sent a code and a TELUS call centre phone number to call to sign up. If you cannot find the confirmation email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
- The call centre agent can help you sign up for the service or help existing customers who qualify for this program to migrate from their current plan
- Download a letter of eligibility specific to the province in which you were in care
- Ask an official representative (worker, employee, volunteer) from a youth agency/organization/Ministry to confirm your care status and complete the letter of eligibility (note that this is the same letter used for the Mobility for Good program).
- Submit your application via the online portal below.
If you do not have access to email, you can mail your documents to:
TELUS
Attention: Internet for Good Program
4535 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC
V5G 1J9
Attention: Internet for Good Program
4535 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC
V5G 1J9
If applying by mail, please include your full name, return address, and contact phone number. If you provide an email address, we can expedite our response to your application.
Special Offers
Optik TV
TELUS Online Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Non-profit organization requests
If you’re a non-profit seeking program assistance, please submit your inquiry using our online form.
Contact us
If you have any questions about Internet for Good after reviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
, please contact us at internetforgood@telus.com
.Success stories
Learn more about how our Connecting for Good programs are making a positive difference in communities across Canada.
