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SaskTel employees support local non-profits
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel triples Internet speeds in Flying Dust IR
Today SaskTel announced that the residents of Flying Dust IR will now be able to enjoy the benefits of faster High Speed Internet.
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Hudson Bay
Today 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.
SaskTel expects another busy holiday calling season
SaskTel estimates that its customers will make approximately 763,000 calls on December 25 this year.
SaskTel is bringing infiNET to Rosthern
SaskTel 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.
infiNET coming to Yorkton in 2017
Today SaskTel announced plans to expand infiNET™, Western Canada’s fastest fibre optics network, to Yorkton.
SaskTel releases response to risk review
SaskTel released its response to the Risk Assessment Report completed by Mark H. Goldberg Inc. that was released June 20, 2016.
SaskTel expanding LTE in Southwest Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that it has expanded LTE coverage to more than 50 towers throughout Southwestern Saskatchewan.
SaskTel employees distribute comfort packs and blankets around the province this holiday season
SaskTel’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.
SaskTel brings Netflix access to infiNET maxTV customers
SaskTel today announced that infiNET maxTV customers can now access Netflix, the world’s leading internet television network, directly from their maxTV set-top box.
SaskTel triples Internet speeds in more Northern communities
Today 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.
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Unity
Today 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.
Saskatchewan First Nations band offices and tribal councils to receive fibre optic technology
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel brings faster Internet to three Northern communities
Today 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.
SaskTel brings faster Internet to Cypress Hills and Elk Ridge
Today 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.
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Shaunavon
Today 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.
Saskatchewan students and schools benefit from improvements to CommunityNet
Today 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.
Moose Jaw is the largest fibre community in Western Canada
SaskTel is excited to announce it has reached a major milestone in its Fibre To The Premise (FTTP) program.
SaskTel’s I Am Stronger program enables youth to help put an end to bullying
SaskTel is gearing up for the new school year with its I Am Stronger program.
SaskTel brings High Speed Internet to Frobisher and Minton
Today 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.
Faster Internet coming to nearly 2,700 homes in northern Saskatchewan
Today 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.
SaskTel launches infiNET in Estevan
SaskTel is excited to announce that infiNET™, SaskTel’s Fibre Optic Network, is now launching in some residential areas of Estevan.
SaskTel releases 2015/16 Corporate Social Responsibility report
SaskTel today released its Corporate Social Responsibility report for the 2015/16 fiscal year.
SaskTel plans to enhance its High Speed Fusion Internet network in rural Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that it will be making enhancements to its High Speed Fusion Internet network in a number of rural areas in the province.
SaskTel Reports 2015/16 Net Income of $126.7 million
SaskTel today reported 2015/16 net income of $126.7 million and operating revenues of $1,574.4 million.
SaskTel turning down CDMA Network July 2017
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel launches infiNET in Weyburn
SaskTel is excited to announce that infiNETTM, SaskTel’s Fibre Optic Network, is now launching in some residential areas of Weyburn.
SaskTel Release Risk Assessment Report
SaskTel today released its high level risk assessment report regarding the potential impacts the BCE/MTS transaction may have on SaskTel.
SaskTel investing $11.8 million to expand LTE across Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that it is investing $11.8 million to expand its LTE wireless network to nearly everyone in Saskatchewan.
SaskTel investing $2.1 million in wireless enhancements along highway 18
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel selects third party expert to conduct risk review
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel increases capacity by up to 100% in 7 more resort communities
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel and Unifor ratify new collective agreement
SaskTel today announced that Unifor has voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement.
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Kenosee Lake
Today 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.
SaskTel announces 2016-17 capital investment
Today 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.
Texting mom on Mother’s Day continues to grow in popularity
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel continues to expand High Speed Internet access in rural SK
Today SaskTel announced that residents living in three rural Saskatchewan communities will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.
SaskTel enhances High Speed Internet in Northeastern Saskatchewan
Today SaskTel announced that it is nearing a major milestone in its efforts to enhance services in Northeastern Saskatchewan.
SaskTel again named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 8th year
SaskTel today announced they have been named one of Canada’s Top Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the 8th consecutive year.
SaskTel and Saskatchewan Country Music Association to offer free live broadcast of 27th Annual SCMA Gala Awards on maxTV
SaskTel 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.
SaskTel continues to expand High Speed Internet access in rural SK
Today SaskTel announced that residents living in three rural Saskatchewan communities will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.
SaskTel and CURLSASK to offer free live broadcast of SaskTel Men’s Tankard Semi-Final and Final Games on SaskTel maxTV
Today 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.
SaskTel and University of Regina announce a technological first in Canada
Today, 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.
SaskTel doubles Internet speeds in Loon Lake
Today 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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