SaskTel Launches Samsung’s Cloud-Native 4G and 5G Core, Enabling Rapid Wireless Speeds

November 10, 2025

Samsung Canada today announced that SaskTel has begun rolling out Samsung’s Cloud-native 4G and 5G Core on the network, marking another exciting milestone in the evolution of wireless connectivity in Saskatchewan. As part of SaskTel’s continued 5G expansion across the province, Samsung’s Core will enable high speeds and low latency, providing an ultra-responsive and enhanced 4G and 5G user experience across voice, data and text services.

Samsung’s Core is a virtualized solution that transforms the traditional telecom core into a cloud-native, flexible and scalable software platform. Built on a containerized and service-based architecture, it delivers boosted agility, flexibility and efficiency in utilizing network resources. The solution also enables enhanced automation, from deployment to scaling and lifecycle management of network functions, helping operators like SaskTel to quickly launch new services and upgrade to meet business needs.

“We at SaskTel are proud to launch Samsung’s Core on our network, which will serve as a transformative step toward accelerating innovation and enhancing the everyday wireless experience for our customers,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “From developments in AI, to smart agriculture and virtual healthcare, to immersive gaming and IoT, this technology lays the foundation for a future where connectivity empowers people, organizations and communities to reach their full potential.”

The implementation of Samsung’s Core, in combination with the deployment of SaskTel’s 3800 MHz and 3500 MHz wireless spectrum, will deliver improved speeds across the network. These performance gains will be further augmented following SaskTel’s deployment of Samsung’s 5G Standalone (SA) Core solution for the next phase of its network modernization.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the deployment of Samsung’s Cloud-native 4G and 5G Core in SaskTel’s commercial network, as we continue to deliver cutting-edge technology to the Canadian market,” said Stephen Wiktorski, Vice President and Head of Networks at Samsung Canada. “As we push the boundaries of innovation globally, Samsung remains committed to providing our customers with advanced solutions that drive connectivity and growth in an increasingly digital world."

The launch of Samsung’s Core complements SaskTel’s broader 5G rollout, which now covers nearly 90% of the provincial population. As the network matures, customers can expect even faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced support for smart devices, connected homes, and emerging technologies.

Since its 5G network launched in 2021, SaskTel has been working with Samsung to deploy an end-to-end 5G solution, which can support remote work, virtual health and distance education, and enable SaskTel’s customers to realize the full capabilities of the latest 5G devices.

Samsung Networks has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions, including chipsets, radios and cores. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio, from purpose-built RAN, virtualized RAN, Open RAN, AI-RAN, core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools and applications. The company currently provides innovative network solutions to mobile operators that deliver boundless connectivity to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

About SaskTel

SaskTel is the leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider in Saskatchewan, with approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue and nearly 1.4 million customer connections including more than 680,000 wireless accesses, 228,000 wireline network accesses, 293,000 internet and data accesses, 107,000 maxTV service subscribers, and 68,000 security monitoring customers. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and Internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,200 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). Visit SaskTel at www.sasktel.com.