Caring for communities across Canada
At TELUS we're working hard to ensure everyone has access to world-leading technology and healthcare, including the most marginalized among us, through our Connecting for Good® programs.
Bridging digital and health divides
For almost a decade, our Connecting for Good programs have been supporting those who need it most.
Mobility for Good®
Free or subsidized, pre-loved smartphones and plans for youth emerging from foster care and low‑income seniors.
Internet for Good®
Subsidized connectivity for in-need families, people with disabilities, low-income seniors and youth aging out of care.
Tech for Good™
Customized training and assistive technology for people with disabilities who face barriers using smartphones and tablets.
Health for Good™
Providing marginalized individuals with improved access to primary and mental health services, and supporting low-income older adults to safely age in place with confidence.
Mobility for Good
Mobility for Good for youth provides a free smartphone and plan to youth aging out of foster care, helping them successfully transition to independence.
Mobility for Good for seniors provides access to a discounted smartphone and subsidized mobility rate plan for Canadian seniors receiving a Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) amount of $6,500 or more annually, ensuring that they stay connected to loved ones and can access important resources and information.
Program highlights
- Free smartphones and plans for youth leaving foster care, with the option to buy a discounted device fromMobile Klinik
- Subsidized plans with the option to buy a discounted device fromMobile Klinikfor low-income seniors
- Digital literacy and safety workshops and resources throughTELUS Wise®.
Making an impact
97%
of participants said the program makes it easier to stay connected to friends, family and support workers.
90%
said the program helped them foster a personal sense of security.
86%
said the program helped them find resources in a crisis.
Supporting government-assisted refugees
We have partnered with service provider organizations that assist government-assisted refugees across Canada to offer refugees free phones and subsidized mobility plans.
Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk
Developed in partnership with Indigenous-led organizations, this program provides free smartphones and data plans to Indigenous women at risk or surviving violence.
Photo: Atl’kitsem | Texwnéwets | Howe Sounds, B.C.
David Ward, Lil'wat First Nation
Connecting people in need
Watch how Mobility for Good is making a positive difference in communities across Canada.
How a smartphone program is helping seniors to stay healthy and safe
When Andrew stopped working due to health issues, it was tough financially. Yet it was still important for him to connect with his friends and family. That’s why our Mobility for Good for seniors program offers low-cost wireless plans and discounted smartphones to help low-income seniors stay connected to what matters most.
How a smartphone program is helping seniors to stay healthy and safe
Suzie's story
Helping youth stay connecting with Mobility for Good
Sheniquah’s story
Yasmin's story
Inspiring true stories
Discover how Mobility for Good is helping people in need and changing lives.
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Internet for Good
TELUS Internet for Good offers subsidized, high-speed Internet to qualified low-income families and seniors, youth aging out of care and people with disabilities in need.*
Note: Internet for Good 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.
* This program is only available in B.C., Alberta and some regions of Quebec.
Program highlights
- Subsidized high-speed Internet, starting at $10 per month, with the option to buy a low-cost refurbished computer
- Digital literacy and safety workshops and resources throughTELUS Wise®
- No contracts or cancellation fees.
Making an impact
96%
of Internet for Good participants said the program allows them to stay connected to the people and resources that matter most.
91%
said the program helped their children to continue learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
87%
said the program helped them feel more connected to their community.
37,000
computers donated to the Government of Canada’s Computers for Schools Plus program since 2001.
Supporting government-assisted refugees
We have partnered with service provider organizations that assist government-assisted refugees in B.C., Alberta and some areas of Quebec to offer refugees subsidized home internet plans.
Connecting to brighter futures
Watch how Internet for Good is making a positive difference in communities across Canada.
Connecting Canadians in need - Internet for Good
Half of Canadian single mothers live in poverty. Our Internet for Good program connects families in need with high-speed internet starting at $10/month to help them succeed and focus on what matters most - their family.
Connecting Canadians in need - Internet for Good
Katelyn’s story - Internet for Good
Sheryl & Syrene’s Story - Internet for Good
Jessica’s Story - Internet for Good
Inspiring true stories
Discover how Internet for Good is helping people in Canada and changing lives.
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Tech for Good
Available nationwide, Tech for Good helps improve quality of life, independence and personal empowerment of people with disabilities by offering customized recommendations and training on assistive technology for mobile devices.
A collaboration between TELUS and March of Dimes Canada, the program supports people with disabilities regardless of their mobility provider.
Note: Tech for Good does not provide program participants with free smartphones or tablets. If additional assistive technology is required to optimize the use of a mobile device, financial assistance may be available.
Program highlights
- Access to Assistive Technology Specialists with expert knowledge on accessibility challenges and assistive technologies
- Personalized, virtual one-on-one assessment, recommendations and training on mobile devices and related assistive technologies, including apps, software and hardware
- Program participants receive a $20 monthly discount on TELUS consumer smartphone plans.
Making an impact
71%
of program participants report increased independence in completing day-to-day tasks and participating in recreation, leisure and social activities.
5,700
people with disabilities supported through Tech for Good.
Health for Good
TELUS Health for Good initiatives like mobile health clinics and free or subsidized access to TELUS Health MyCare™ Mental Health Services and LivingWell Companion™ make healthcare more accessible for marginalized individuals, who often face significant barriers accessing quality health care.
TELUS Wise®
Our free digital literacy education program helps people of all ages stay safe and savvy in our digital world through informative workshops and resources.
Non-profit organization inquiries
If you’re an NPO seeking assistance not currently available through one of our Connecting for Good programs, please submit your request below.
