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2016 news releases
December 21, 2016
SaskTel employees support local non-profitsSaskTel TelCare is made up of volunteer SaskTel employees who contribute funds through an automatic payroll deduction. SaskTel than matches those yearly totals, donating an additional 50 cents for every dollar employees raise through TelCare.
December 20, 2016
SaskTel triples Internet speeds in Flying Dust IRToday SaskTel announced that the residents of Flying Dust IR will now be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet.
December 20, 2016
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Hudson BayToday SaskTel announced that the majority of residents living in Hudson Bay will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet with the introduction of High Speed Advanced Internet.
December 19, 2016
SaskTel expects another busy holiday calling seasonSaskTel estimates that its customers will make approximately 763,000 calls on December 25 this year.
December 16, 2016
SaskTel is bringing infiNET to RosthernSaskTel today announced that it is investing $1.8 million in a pilot project to upgrade the rural community of Rosthern to infiNET™, Western Canada’s fastest fibre optics network.
December 15, 2016
infiNET coming to Yorkton in 2017Today SaskTel announced plans to expand infiNET™, Western Canada’s fastest fibre optics network, to Yorkton.
December 12, 2016
SaskTel releases response to risk reviewSaskTel released its response to the Risk Assessment Report completed by Mark H. Goldberg Inc. that was released June 20, 2016.
December 6, 2016
SaskTel expanding LTE in Southwest SaskatchewanSaskTel today announced that it has expanded LTE coverage to more than 50 towers throughout Southwestern Saskatchewan.
November 29, 2016
SaskTel employees distribute comfort packs and blankets around the province this holiday seasonSaskTel’s employees have officially kicked off the holiday season. Starting today, over 1000 comfort packs are being delivered around the province to help keep people warm this holiday season.
November 17, 2016
SaskTel brings Netflix access to infiNET maxTV customersSaskTel today announced that infiNET maxTV customers can now access Netflix, the world’s leading internet television network, directly from their maxTV set-top box.
November 16, 2016
SaskTel triples Internet speeds in more Northern communitiesToday SaskTel announced that the residents of Deschambault Lake, Pelican Narrows, and Sandy Bay will now be able to enjoy the benefits of High Speed Internet that is more than 3 times faster than before.
November 16, 2016
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in UnityToday SaskTel announced that the majority of residents living in Unity will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet with the introduction of High Speed Advanced Internet.
October 25, 2016
Saskatchewan First Nations band offices and tribal councils to receive fibre optic technologySaskTel has partnered with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and all Saskatchewan First Nations and Tribal Councils to bring dedicated Internet over fibre to over 80 First Nations offices and 10 tribal council offices.
October 19, 2016
SaskTel brings faster Internet to three Northern communitiesToday SaskTel announced that the residents of Creighton, Denare Beach, and Sturgeon Landing will now be able to enjoy the benefits of High Speed Internet that is more than 3 times faster than before.
September 21, 2016
SaskTel brings faster Internet to Cypress Hills and Elk RidgeToday SaskTel announced that the residents living in the resort communities of Cypress Hills and Elk Ridge will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet.
September 19, 2016
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in ShaunavonToday SaskTel announced that the majority of residents living in Shaunavon will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet with the introduction of High Speed Advanced Internet.
September 6, 2016
Saskatchewan students and schools benefit from improvements to CommunityNetToday SaskTel announced that it is making significant strides to improve the broadband service in schools all across Saskatchewan since assuming the administrative responsibility for CommunityNet in April of this year.
September 2, 2016
Moose Jaw is the largest fibre community in Western CanadaSaskTel is excited to announce it has reached a major milestone in its Fibre To The Premise (FTTP) program.
September 1, 2016
SaskTel’s I Am Stronger program enables youth to help put an end to bullyingSaskTel is gearing up for the new school year with its I Am Stronger program.
August 4, 2016
SaskTel brings High Speed Internet to Frobisher and MintonToday SaskTel announced that residents living in Frobisher and Minton will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Basic and Advanced Internet service.
August 3, 2016
Faster Internet coming to nearly 2,700 homes in northern SaskatchewanToday SaskTel announced that they will be upgrading the High Speed Internet service in nearly 2,700 homes across 26 communities in northern Saskatchewan by the end of 2016.
July 28, 2016
SaskTel launches infiNET in EstevanSaskTel is excited to announce that infiNET™, SaskTel’s Fibre Optic Network, is now launching in some residential areas of Estevan.
July 26, 2016
SaskTel releases 2015/16 Corporate Social Responsibility reportSaskTel today released its Corporate Social Responsibility report for the 2015/16 fiscal year.
July 20, 2016
SaskTel plans to enhance its High Speed Fusion Internet network in rural SaskatchewanSaskTel today announced that it will be making enhancements to its High Speed Fusion Internet network in a number of rural areas in the province.
July 13, 2016
SaskTel Reports 2015/16 Net Income of $126.7 millionSaskTel today reported 2015/16 net income of $126.7 million and operating revenues of $1,574.4 million.
July 5, 2016
SaskTel turning down CDMA Network July 2017SaskTel today announced that it will be turning down its Code division multiple access (CDMA) network July 5, 2017, after which CDMA devices will no longer function.
July 4, 2016
SaskTel launches infiNET in WeyburnSaskTel is excited to announce that infiNETTM, SaskTel’s Fibre Optic Network, is now launching in some residential areas of Weyburn.
June 20, 2016
SaskTel Release Risk Assessment ReportSaskTel today released its high level risk assessment report regarding the potential impacts the BCE/MTS transaction may have on SaskTel.
June 15, 2016
SaskTel investing $11.8 million to expand LTE across SaskatchewanSaskTel today announced that it is investing $11.8 million to expand its LTE wireless network to nearly everyone in Saskatchewan.
June 1, 2016
SaskTel investing $2.1 million in wireless enhancements along highway 18SaskTel today announced it will be investing $2.1 million in enhancements to the wireless network along a stretch of highway 18 approximately 130 km long from Estevan to the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border.
May 27, 2016
SaskTel selects third party expert to conduct risk reviewSaskTel today announced that Mark H. Goldberg & Associates Inc. has been selected as the independent third party to conduct an analysis of the impacts and risks that the MTS acquisition may have for SaskTel.
May 20, 2016
SaskTel increases capacity by up to 100% in 7 more resort communitiesSaskTel today announced it will be introducing LTE wireless technology in the following seven resort communities in rural Saskatchewan to address ever-growing customer demand: Buffalo Pound, Cochin, Christopher Lake, Sarnia Beach, Shell Lake, Wakaw Lake, and Waskesiu.
May 19, 2016
SaskTel and Unifor ratify new collective agreementSaskTel today announced that Unifor has voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement.
May 19, 2016
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Kenosee LakeToday SaskTel announced that residents living in Kenosee Lake will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet with the introduction of High Speed Advanced Internet.
May 16, 2016
SaskTel announces 2016-17 capital investmentToday SaskTel announced that it will invest $331 million in capital in Saskatchewan in 2016-2017* and over the next five years over $1.4 billion.
May 5, 2016
Texting mom on Mother’s Day continues to grow in popularitySaskTel expects the number of text messages will continue to sky rocket on Mother’s Day this year as the number of long distance calls will continue to decline.
April 27, 2016
SaskTel continues to expand High Speed Internet access in rural SKToday SaskTel announced that residents living in three rural Saskatchewan communities will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.
April 25, 2016
SaskTel enhances High Speed Internet in Northeastern SaskatchewanToday SaskTel announced that it is nearing a major milestone in its efforts to enhance services in Northeastern Saskatchewan.
April 22, 2016
SaskTel again named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 8th yearSaskTel today announced they have been named one of Canada’s Top Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the 8th consecutive year.
April 19, 2016
SaskTel and Saskatchewan Country Music Association to offer free live broadcast of 27th Annual SCMA Gala Awards on maxTVSaskTel maxTV™ customers will have the exclusive opportunity to watch free live coverage of the 27th Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Gala Awards Show on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
April 7, 2016
SaskTel continues to expand High Speed Internet access in rural SKToday SaskTel announced that residents living in three rural Saskatchewan communities will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.
January 29, 2016
SaskTel and CURLSASK to offer free live broadcast of SaskTel Men’s Tankard Semi-Final and Final Games on SaskTel maxTVToday SaskTel announced maxTV™ customers will have the exclusive opportunity to watch free live coverage of the SaskTel Men’s Tankard semi-final and final on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
January 8, 2016
SaskTel and University of Regina announce a technological first in CanadaToday, SaskTel and the University of Regina announced they have partnered to be the first in Canada to deploy a new wireless technology, which is manufactured by Huawei Technologies.
January 7, 2016
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Loon LakeToday SaskTel announced that residents living in Loon Lake will be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet with the introduction of High Speed Advanced Internet.
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