Our response to COVID-19
Stay safe and connected
Ensuring that our customers and team members are safe and informed is our top priority. As an essential service, we are also maintaining our efforts to keep you connected during this challenging time.
Caring for our customers
Managing your account online
Due to higher than normal call volumes, we recommend managing your account online by logging into My TELUS or using the
My TELUS app
where you can:- View and pay your bills
- Monitor your usage
- Manage your products and services.
Support for installs and repairs
As physical distancing guidelines change, we will continue to offer innovative install and support options.
Self install
Products are shipped to your door with self install instructions.
Virtual install
A technician will deliver sanitized devices to your doorstep, then guide through the installation steps over a video call.
In-person install
After an onsite safety assessment, technicians may enter your home to complete the necessary work.
Note: If we need to return to complete installation, we will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Learn more
.TELUS store services
We make every effort to protect the health and well-being of our customers and staff by:
- Implementing social distancing measures, including limiting the number of customers in-store
- Adhering to provincial health guidelines by requiring customers to wear masks where mandated
- Enhancing in-store hygiene for customers and employees
- Requiring all staff to wear masks
- Team member health screening prior to each shift.
Note: Check your nearest store’s hours before visiting, as they may have changed due to regional health and safety guidelines.
Keeping Canadians connected
We are dedicating $150M to support COVID-19 relief efforts, including:
- Expanding Mobility for Goodto support frontline healthcare workers at hospitals in areas hardest hit by COVID-19 across Canada. Contact your organization to confirm eligibility.
- Donating over 10,000 devices, tablets and prepaid SIM cardsvalued at over $5M to help isolated seniors, hospitalized patients and vulnerable Canadians stay connected.
- Supporting communities with medical technology and equipment through a $10M commitment from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation.
- Partnering with local school boardsin BC and Alberta to expand our Internet for Good program to help more families in need learn from home.
To learn more about how TELUS is keeping Canadians connected, visitConnecting Canada for Good.
Serving you safely and putting Canadians back to work
Connectivity has never been so important. That’s why we have reintroduced mobile sales teams to better serve you. If we knock on your door, rest assured that we are following physician-approved COVID-19 safety protocols, including:
- Contactless social distancing
- Mandatory masks
- Remaining outdoors
- Completing a daily fit for work assessment.
Data for Good
TELUS is committed to assisting in reducing the spread and impact of the COVID-19 virus. We recognize that we hold a great deal of critically useful data in this regard, specifically network mobility data. We want to share this data for the benefit of Canadians without compromising our long standing commitment to respect the privacy of our customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will TELUS continue to serve customers?
How is TELUS currently handling installations and repairs?
How is TELUS ensuring you will continue to keep Canadians connected?
What is TELUS doing to maintain its networks?
How is TELUS ensuring that our team members remain safe?
How is TELUS working with the federal and provincial governments?
How do I clean my device?
How can I check if there is a network outage?
How can I avoid COVID-19 scams?
How can I reschedule an appointment?
Stay healthy and informed
For personal
TELUS Health MyCare™
Download and register for our innovative
virtual healthcare app
to access healthcare services from your smartphone. It includes our free chat-style Symptom Checker and the ability to book virtual appointments with medical professionals, like a family doctor, mental health counsellor or registered dietitian.You can also chat with a pharmacist, manage your prescriptions and order refills without having to leave home through the new
TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy
.For employers
TELUS Health Virtual Care
TELUS Health Virtual Care is a bilingual virtual care app that many Canadian employers use to help give their employees access to 24/7 care, alleviating the strain on clinics and hospitals, while reducing the risk for further exposure. The app enables users to connect virtually with a health practitioner for non-emergency medical issues, including assessment of possible COVID-19 symptoms.