Wireless isn't just about the phone. It's about the network. And SaskTel offers the largest 1X, digital cellular, and EV-DO networks in Saskatchewan. We are committed to providing you with clear reception and extensive coverage to meet all your wireless needs.
Check out coverage where you live or travel in Saskatchewan on our network coverage maps.
1X network |
Your connection to the network is always on - no need for a dial up connection, and it's always fast.1X functionality improves call clarity, enhances privacy and offers a maximum achievable speed of 163 Kbps and an average throughput of 60-80 Kbps. |
EV-DO Rev A network |
The EV-DO Rev A network lets you use wireless data services such as web browsing, content downloads, streaming video, streaming radio, email and instant messaging at speeds close to residential high speed connections.
The average upload speeds are between 350 kbps and 550 kbps and peak download speeds are between 2000 kbps and 2300 kbps.
See Current and future EV-DO Rev A locations for a list of Saskatchewan locations where EV-DO Rev A coverage is available. |
| UMTS network (coming soon) |
In 2009, SaskTel will begin construction of a new Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) wireless network. This network will enable you to enjoy the benefits of using UMTS and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) compatible cellular and data devices, and will enable you to use your phone on any network across Canada and around the world. |
SaskTel offers Roaming Partner cellular coverage in two main areas: south of Coronach and south of Lake Alma to the United States (see coverage). This coverage is very limited when using a 0.6 watt portable cellular phone. With a 3 watt transportable cellular phone and external antenna, coverage may be extended.
Through SaskTel partnerships with wireless carriers across Canada, you have access to analog and digital cellular coverage throughout the country. While traveling in Canada, you can access your voice mail and other calling features, and you pay the same airtime rate you pay at home.
A standard long distance rate applies for calls placed and received within Canada, but outside Saskatchewan. When you are roaming in Canada, airtime is billed according to your Mobility service plan. If you have free minutes included in your service plan, you can use those free minutes while roaming in Canada. You will also be billed for all applicable long distance charges.
If you travel frequently in Canada, save on long distance charges with the Wireless Unlimited Talk North America plan or a long distance cellular add-on package.
Data devices
1X devices use 1X service in Bell / Bell West, MTS, Telus and Aliant 1X coverage areas in Canada. There are no special or extra charges for roaming.
EV-DO Release 0, and EV-DO Rev A devices will operate on the EV-DO Rev A network, where available in Canada and when not available, will revert to the 1X network.
While roaming in the U.S., all calls received, and all calls made to Canada or the U.S. are charged at the rate of $0.95 Canadian per minute, with no additional charges for long distance, U.S. taxes or daily surcharges.* You only pay for the U.S. roaming minutes that you use, and these minutes are never deducted from the free minutes included in your rate plan.
Use the Sprint Coverage Tool to search for your travel destination and find out what type of coverage is available.
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Wireless Data Devices
For 1X devices, roaming rates specific to your wireless data service plan apply, however data usage is not deducted from the data included in your service plan.
EV-DO Release 0, and EV-DO Rev A devices will operate on the EV-DO Rev A network, where available in the United States and when not available, will revert to the 1X network.
* May not apply to all National plans. Does not apply to Unlimited Talk North America Plans which include Canadian and U.S. Roaming.
With International roaming service and an International Roaming capable device, you can take your SaskTel voice and data service with you to over 200 countries worldwide. You'll automatically be able to switch between CDMA technology commonly used in North America and the Caribbean and GSM technology used overseas without having to switch phones.
To find out which services are available (voice, text message or data) in your travel area, refer to the International Roaming Country List.
To get an idea of the coverage you can expect during your travels in GSM areas, go to the GSM World website GSM Coverage Maps and Roaming Information on www.gsmworld.com*.
- Select your destination country.
- Find the name of a carrier that has a GSM 900, 1800 or 900/1800 network. You may want to print this list of carriers for future reference during your trip.
- Select the ‘coverage map’ link to view the areas in which the carrier has coverage. You may want to print this map for future reference during your trip.
For more information on how to use International Roaming, see our online support section.
* www.gsmworld.com is not affiliated with SaskTel and SaskTel is not responsible for any content on this site.
