Telus stock is effectively offering you better growth prospects than either of BCE stock or RCI stock, and while its yield isn't quite equal to that being offered by the BCE shares, the 4.36% yield on Telus stock is very respectable. And unless you're needing the income today to pay for living expenses, future dividend increases should more than make up for the lower yield you'll be getting paid in the short-term. All of which goes without saying that Telus also has more financial flexibility thanks to holding a lighter balance sheet, which not only should help support the current dividend, but also give the company a decided advantage when those all-important 5G spectrum auctions roll around in a few years' time. Stay Smart. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.