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Telus has made available a lower cost internet for low-income seniors. To be eligible, individuals will need to provide a copy of their T4A(OAS) to demonstrate they receive GIS.

https://www.telus.com/en/about/news-and-events/media-releases/low-income-seniors-can-get-telus-high-speed-internet-starting-at-$9.95-per-month-across-british-columbia-and-alberta

Applications can be made online or mailed in – https://www.telus.com/en/social-impact/connecting-canada/seniors/application#I4G?INTCMP=VAN_InternetForGoodSeniors

Eligible seniors can choose from two Internet for Good plans with unlimited data:

  • Internet 25 with speeds up to 25 Mbps for $9.95/month
  • Internet 50 with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $19.95/month

Telus says existing internet customers that join the program will see their monthly bills reduced to one of these offered plans.