Our world is changing. Broadband IP, mobility, and multimedia are opening new doors and creating new opportunities for businesses, consumers, and service providers. To stay ahead, communications companies around the world are moving quickly to broaden their focus to include an evolving mix of information, entertainment, and communications applications. The ability to deliver a triple play of data, voice, and video services and the flawless migration from legacy networks to next-generation fiber and DSL architectures will be the factors that separate tomorrow's victors from today's contenders.

We are proud to say TELUS is unleashing the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions for Canadians at home, in the workplace, and on the move. Our national network is among the best in the world in terms of technology, performance, service enablement, and reliability. TELUS is one of the first major communications providers in the world to deploy a leading-edge IP-based next-generation network, which eventually will eliminate the need for separate networks to carry voice, data, and video applications. New end user-focused applications and services will leverage the ubiquitous connectivity provided by our next-generation network, delivering power, flexibility, and a common experience to users for all their communications needs, wherever they are.

We at TELUS are pleased to help bring the Broadband World Forum, with its lively discussion on current industry issues, to North America. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Vancouver. We know you will find the conference tremendously valuable, and we encourage you to make the most of this unique opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other thought-leaders from all spheres, disciplines, and businesses across our industry.