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Albion and Tecnotree Partner to Launch New VAS Platform for TELUS in North America

Apr 28, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Albion announced that TELUS has chosen it, along with Tecnotree, to deliver a next-generation VAS platform, starting with the rollout of a voicemail application.

Under the agreement, Albion will use Tecnotree’s VAS and digital platform to help TELUS modernize its services improve customer experience and support future growth. Albion will also handle end to end managed services, including operations, service monitoring, and ongoing support, ensuring reliable and high performing services for TELUS customers across North America.

The voicemail rollout helps TELUS upgrade its existing systems with a more scalable VAS solution. This improves efficiency, reduces system complexity and lowers costs while maintaining high quality service for customers.

“This partnership demonstrates TELUS unwavering commitment to modernizing our core infrastructure, and ensuring service reliability for our customers. At TELUS we continuously invest in solutions that make staying connected easier, more reliable, and more intuitive. This is just one more way we are demonstrating our dedication to putting customers first and driving innovation across our wireless network,” said Bernard Bureau Vice President Wireless Strategy & Services, TELUS.

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"Wayne Thompson CEO Albion Ventures, said, “TELUS’s selection of Albion reflects our strong track record in delivering, and managing carrier grade platforms at scale. By partnering with Tecnotree, we are combining deep managed services expertise with a flexible proven VAS platform to support TELUS evolving digital service needs.”

"Padma Ravichander, CEO, Tecnotree, said, “We are pleased to partner with Albion on this engagement with TELUS. Tecnotree’s VAS platform is designed to help operators modernize service delivery, accelerate time to market, and create differentiated customer experiences. This collaboration demonstrates the strength of our ecosystem led approach in North America.”

About Albion

Founded in 2008, by Wayne Thompson, Albion Ventures is a technology systems integrator that provides managed network and telephony services, network upgrades, maintenance, and wireless connectivity solutions. The company helps businesses adopt digital technologies, improve customer experience, reduce costs and run their operations more efficiently across different industries.

About Tecnotree

Founded in 1978 Tecnotree is a 5G ready digital Business Support System (BSS) provider with AI/ML capabilities, and multi cloud support. The company offers an end-to-end digital BSS platform covering telecom business processes and subscription management, helping service providers deliver better customer experiences and expand beyond basic connectivity. It also provides fintech and digital marketplace solutions through its Tecnotree Moments platform, supporting services across gaming, health, education, OTT and other digital ecosystems.

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