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long-term debt - TELUS Corporation senior notes (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2024 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries $ / NotesSeries $ / $ | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) $ / NotesSeries $ / NotesSeries $ / $ | Dec. 31, 2023 CAD ($) | May 31, 2020 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries | Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries | Mar. 31, 2018 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries | Mar. 31, 2017 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries | Dec. 31, 2015 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries | Apr. 30, 2014 CAD ($) $ / NotesSeries
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 28,854 |  | $ 27,349 |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation senior notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Repurchase offer price, expressed as percentage of principal | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.35% Notes, Series CK |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.35% | 3.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | April 2013 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | April 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 994.35 | 994.35 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.41% | 3.41% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 1,100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.36% | 0.36% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Jan. 2, 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.75% Notes, Series CQ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.75% | 3.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2014 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | January 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.75 | 997.75 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.78% | 3.78% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 800 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 800 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.385% | 0.385% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Oct. 17, 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.75% Notes, Series CV |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.75% | 3.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | December 2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | March 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 992.14 | 992.14 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.84% | 3.84% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.535% | 0.535% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Dec. 10, 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.75% Notes, Series CZ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.75% | 2.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | July 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | July 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.73 | 998.73 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.77% | 2.77% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 800 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 800 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.33% | 0.33% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | May 8, 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.80% U.S. Dollar Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.80% | 2.80% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2016 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | February 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 991.89 | 991.89 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.89% | 2.89% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |  | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.20% | 0.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Nov. 16, 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.80% U.S. Dollar Notes | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 792 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed exchange rate | $ / $ | 1.3205 | 1.3205 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.70% U.S. Dollar Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.70% | 3.70% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | March 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.95 | 998.95 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.71% | 3.71% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |  | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.20% | 0.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | June 15, 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.70% U.S. Dollar Notes | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.41% | 3.41% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 667 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed exchange rate | $ / $ | 1.3348 | 1.3348 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.35% Notes, Series CAC |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | May 2020 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | January 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.25 | 997.25 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.39% | 2.39% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.48% | 0.48% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Nov. 27, 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.625% Notes, Series CX |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.625% | 3.625% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | March 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | March 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 989.49 | 989.49 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.75% | 3.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.37% | 0.37% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Dec. 1, 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.80% Notes, Series CAO |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.80% | 4.80% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | February 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | December 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.95 | 998.95 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.83% | 4.83% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 700 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 700 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.28% | 0.28% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Nov. 15, 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.30% Notes, Series CY |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.30% | 3.30% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | April 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | May 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 991.75 | 991.75 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.40% | 3.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.435% | 0.435% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Feb. 2, 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.00% Notes, Series CAI |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 995.69 | 995.69 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.07% | 5.07% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 350 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 350 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.465% | 0.465% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | July 13, 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.15% Notes, Series CAA |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.15% | 3.15% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | December 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | February 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 996.49 | 996.49 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.19% | 3.19% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.395% | 0.395% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Nov. 19, 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.60% Notes, Series CAM |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.60% | 5.60% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.85 | 998.85 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.62% | 5.62% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.46% | 0.46% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | July 9, 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.05% Notes, Series CAD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.05% | 2.05% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | October 2020 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | October 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.93 | 997.93 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.07% | 2.07% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.38% | 0.38% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | July 7, 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.95% Notes, Series CAP |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.95% | 4.95% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | February 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | February 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.07 | 997.07 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.345% | 0.345% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Dec. 18, 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.65% Notes, Series CAQ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.65% | 4.65% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | August 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | August 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 999.11 | 999.11 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.66% | 4.66% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 700 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 700 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.385% | 0.385% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | June 13, 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2.85% Sustainability-Linked Notes, Series CAF |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 2.85% | 2.85% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | June 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | November 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.52 | 997.52 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.88% | 2.88% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.34% | 0.34% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Aug. 13, 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 3.85% | 3.85% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 3.85% | 3.85% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.40% U.S. Dollar Sustainability-Linked Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.40% | 3.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | February 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | May 2032 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.13 | 997.13 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.43% | 3.43% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |  | $ 900 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 900 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.25% | 0.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Feb. 13, 2032 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate MFN stepup and trigger event limit | 1.50% | 1.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.40% U.S. Dollar Sustainability-Linked Notes | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.89% | 3.89% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 1,148 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed exchange rate | $ / $ | 1.2753 | 1.2753 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.25% Sustainability-Linked Notes, Series CAG |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.25% | 5.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | November 2032 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 996.73 | 996.73 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.29% | 5.29% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 1,100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 1,100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.515% | 0.515% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Aug. 15, 2032 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 6.00% | 6.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate MFN stepup and trigger event limit | 1.50% | 1.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 6.00% | 6.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.95% Sustainability-Linked Notes, Series CAJ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.95% | 4.95% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | March 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | March 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.28 | 998.28 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.97% | 4.97% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.545% | 0.545% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Dec. 28, 2032 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 5.70% | 5.70% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate MFN stepup and trigger event limit | 1.50% | 1.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 5.70% | 5.70% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.75% Sustainability-Linked Notes, Series CAK |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.75% | 5.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.82 | 997.82 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.78% | 5.78% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 850 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 850 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.52% | 0.52% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | June 8, 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 6.35% | 6.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate MFN stepup and trigger event limit | 1.20% | 1.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 6.35% | 6.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.10% Sustainability-Linked Notes, Series CAN |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.10% | 5.10% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | February 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | February 2034 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 996.44 | 996.44 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.15% | 5.15% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.385% | 0.385% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Nov. 15, 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Post-trigger event Interest rate | 5.60% | 5.60% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate MFN stepup and trigger event limit | 1.00% | 1.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption interest accrual rate if certificate not obtained | 5.60% | 5.60% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.40% Notes, Series CL |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | April 2013 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | April 2043 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.68 | 997.68 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.41% | 4.41% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.47% | 0.47% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Oct. 1, 2042 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.15% Notes, Series CN |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.15% | 5.15% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | November 2013 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | November 2043 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 995 | 995 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.18% | 5.18% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.50% | 0.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | May 26, 2043 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.85% Notes, Series CP |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.85% | 4.85% |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4.85%
Issued | Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | April 2044 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 987.91 | 987.91 |  |  |  |  |  | 974.38 | 998.74
Effective interest rate | 4.93% | 4.93% |  |  |  |  |  | 5.02% | 4.86%
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 400 | $ 500
Long-term debt | $ 900 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.46% | 0.46% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Oct. 5, 2043 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.75% Notes, Series CR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.75% | 4.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2014 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | January 2045 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 992.91 | 992.91 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.80% | 4.80% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.515% | 0.515% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | July 17, 2044 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.40% Notes, Series CU |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | March 2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | January 2046 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 999.72 | 999.72 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.605% | 0.605% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | July 29, 2045 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.70% Notes, Series CW |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.70% | 4.70% |  |  |  |  | 4.70% |  |
Issued | Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | March 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 998.06 | 998.06 |  |  |  | 1,014.11 | 990.65 |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.71% | 4.71% |  |  |  | 4.61% | 4.76% |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 325 |  |  |  |  | $ 150 | $ 325 |  |
Long-term debt | $ 475 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.585% | 0.585% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Sept. 6, 2047 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.60% U.S. Dollar Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.60% | 4.60% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | June 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | November 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 987.6 | 987.6 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.68% | 4.68% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |  | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.25% | 0.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | May 16, 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.60% U.S. Dollar Notes | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.41% | 4.41% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 974 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed exchange rate | $ / $ | 1.2985 | 1.2985 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.30% U.S. Dollar Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.30% | 4.30% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | May 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | June 2049 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 990.48 | 990.48 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.36% | 4.36% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |  | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.25% | 0.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Dec. 15, 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.30% U.S. Dollar Notes | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.27% | 4.27% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 672 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed exchange rate | $ / $ | 1.3435 | 1.3435 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3.95% Notes, Series CAB |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 3.95% | 3.95% |  |  | 3.95% |  |  |  |
Issued | Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | February 2050 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 997.54 | 997.54 |  | 1,003.53 | 991.54 |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.97% | 3.97% |  | 3.93% | 4.00% |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 400 |  |  | $ 400 | $ 400 |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 800 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.575% | 0.575% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Aug. 16, 2049 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
4.10% Notes, Series CAE |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 4.10% | 4.10% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | April 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | April 2051 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 994.7 | 994.7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.13% | 4.13% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.53% | 0.53% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Oct. 5, 2050 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.65% Notes, Series CAH |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.65% | 5.65% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2052 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 996.13 | 996.13 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.68% | 5.68% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 550 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 550 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.615% | 0.615% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Mar. 13, 2052 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
5.95% Notes, Series CAL |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | 5.95% | 5.95% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issued | September 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity | September 2053 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt | $ / NotesSeries | 992.67 | 992.67 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 6.00% | 6.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal face amount: Originally issued | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 400 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points | 0.615% | 0.615% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date | Mar. 8, 2053 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Prior to maturity date | Foreign exchange derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption price percentage | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Prior to maturity date | TELUS Corporation senior notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption price percentage | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Prior to maturity date | TELUS Corporation senior notes | Minimum |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period | 30 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Prior to maturity date | TELUS Corporation senior notes | Maximum |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period | 60 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
On or after the redemption cessation date | Minimum |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period | 30 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
On or after the redemption cessation date | Maximum |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TELUS Corporation notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period | 60 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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