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2024 News Releases
Internet speeds in Lloydminster reach infiNET possibilities as SaskTel begins connecting homes to fibre
The City of Lloydminster is set to experience the next level in internet speed with the launch of SaskTel infiNETTM service, Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network. Starting today, infiNET service is available in select areas of Lloydminster and will soon be available to all neighbourhoods on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Davidson and more communities across Saskatchewan
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Baildon, Craik, Davidson, Ituna, Turtleford, and the Nekaneet First Nation. Delivering hyper-fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network is bringing a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses across Saskatchewan.
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group partner to deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics to organizations throughout Saskatchewan
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group Ltd., today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively explore opportunities that will help organizations across Saskatchewan enhance and modernize their operations through the collection and analysis of geospatial and other geophysical data.
SaskTel investing an additional $100 million in Rural Fibre Initiative to help bridge the digital divide for dozens of rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Cut Knife and other rural communities
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Crooked River, Cut Knife, Quill Lake, and the rural area northeast of Hanley.
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation partner to enhance community’s water management with smart technologies
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) today announced that they have partnered on a pilot project to enhance the community's management of critical water resources with smart technologies.
Olds College Partners with SaskTel on their Saskatchewan Smart Farm
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and SaskTel have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations come together to work on solving some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
SaskTel begins rollout of its 5G network in Moose Jaw
Today, SaskTel announced it has begun rolling out its 5G wireless network in the City of Moose Jaw. Delivering ultra-fast data speeds and unparalleled connectivity, SaskTel’s 5G network continues to set a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan. Launching today in parts of Moose Jaw, SaskTel anticipates the majority of the city will have access to its 5G network by the end of March 2023.
New Indigenous-owned Internet provider launches, forms strategic partnership with SaskTel to strengthen connectivity for First Nation communities
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. (MLTC RDI) and Wood River Controls (WRC) have partnered to launch Beaver River Broadband (BRB), a new majority Indigenous owned internet service provider.
SaskTel investing $10 million to upgrade wireless network and increase 4G LTE data capacity in 30 rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel brings blazing fast infiNET service to the Town of Kindersley through Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the vast majority of households and businesses in the Town of Kindersley can now connect to SaskTel infiNETTM service as a result of the Crown corporations $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative.
SaskTel brings maxTV Stream to three more communities in Northern Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in the Northern Villages of Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake as well as Pelican Narrows 184B of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation can now enjoy the next-generation in television and entertainment with the launch of maxTV Stream.
SaskTel Releases its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
Today, SaskTel announced the release of its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report highlighting SaskTel’s initiatives and best practices to drive sustainable, equitable, and prosperous impacts for the province of Saskatchewan.
SaskTel wrapping up first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative is over 95% complete.
SaskTel brings its lightning fast 5G network to Craven in time for Country Thunder
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the Village of Craven, including the grounds that will play host to the Country Thunder music festival later this week. Delivering lightning fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network will bring a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses in Craven, as well as festival goers.
SaskTel Reports Net Income of $104.4 million
SaskTel today reported its financial results for the 2021/22 fiscal year including net income of $104.4 million and operating revenues of $1,300.9 million. These results highlight SaskTel’s continued momentum to expand network availability to more Saskatchewan residents and communities and implement customer service improvements.
SaskTel donating $50,000 to Ukrainian Canadian Congress to support Ukrainians settling in Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced, that it is making a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC) to help support Ukrainians coming to Saskatchewan to escape the conflict in their home country. SaskTel’s donation is comprised of contributions from SaskTel, its employees, and the SaskTel Pioneers.
SaskTel investing $337 million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Today, SaskTel announced that it will invest approximately $337 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2022-2023* and more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.
SaskTel brings Gigabit-speeds to infiNET communities across Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in all communities served by SaskTel infiNET™ service now have access to faster speeds with the launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig - full list of communities below. This comes following the successful launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig service in Regina and Saskatoon last year.
SaskTel continuing to waive fees to ensure customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine
In support of Ukrainian-Canadian families, SaskTel today announced it will continue to waive fees to ensure SaskTel customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine.
SaskTel brings 5G connectivity to the City of Saskatoon
Today, SaskTel announced that it is setting a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan’s largest urban centre as it begins the rollout of its 5G wireless network in the City of Saskatoon.
SaskTel waiving fees to ensure customers can connect with family and friends in Ukraine
In response to the situation in Ukraine, SaskTel today announced it will waive a number of fees to ensure its customers can connect with family and friends most impacted by the situation.
SaskTel recognized on the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2022 List
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
SaskTel TelCare continues to be a time-honoured tradition
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce nearly $209,000 in TelCare donations for 2021. Despite the challenges faced by many this past year, it is clear the tradition of giving remains alive and well as the company welcomes the new year.
2023 News Releases
Internet speeds in Lloydminster reach infiNET possibilities as SaskTel begins connecting homes to fibre
The City of Lloydminster is set to experience the next level in internet speed with the launch of SaskTel infiNETTM service, Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network. Starting today, infiNET service is available in select areas of Lloydminster and will soon be available to all neighbourhoods on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Davidson and more communities across Saskatchewan
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Baildon, Craik, Davidson, Ituna, Turtleford, and the Nekaneet First Nation. Delivering hyper-fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network is bringing a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses across Saskatchewan.
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group partner to deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics to organizations throughout Saskatchewan
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group Ltd., today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively explore opportunities that will help organizations across Saskatchewan enhance and modernize their operations through the collection and analysis of geospatial and other geophysical data.
SaskTel investing an additional $100 million in Rural Fibre Initiative to help bridge the digital divide for dozens of rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Cut Knife and other rural communities
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Crooked River, Cut Knife, Quill Lake, and the rural area northeast of Hanley.
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation partner to enhance community’s water management with smart technologies
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) today announced that they have partnered on a pilot project to enhance the community's management of critical water resources with smart technologies.
Olds College Partners with SaskTel on their Saskatchewan Smart Farm
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and SaskTel have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations come together to work on solving some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
SaskTel begins rollout of its 5G network in Moose Jaw
Today, SaskTel announced it has begun rolling out its 5G wireless network in the City of Moose Jaw. Delivering ultra-fast data speeds and unparalleled connectivity, SaskTel’s 5G network continues to set a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan. Launching today in parts of Moose Jaw, SaskTel anticipates the majority of the city will have access to its 5G network by the end of March 2023.
New Indigenous-owned Internet provider launches, forms strategic partnership with SaskTel to strengthen connectivity for First Nation communities
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. (MLTC RDI) and Wood River Controls (WRC) have partnered to launch Beaver River Broadband (BRB), a new majority Indigenous owned internet service provider.
SaskTel investing $10 million to upgrade wireless network and increase 4G LTE data capacity in 30 rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel brings blazing fast infiNET service to the Town of Kindersley through Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the vast majority of households and businesses in the Town of Kindersley can now connect to SaskTel infiNETTM service as a result of the Crown corporations $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative.
SaskTel brings maxTV Stream to three more communities in Northern Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in the Northern Villages of Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake as well as Pelican Narrows 184B of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation can now enjoy the next-generation in television and entertainment with the launch of maxTV Stream.
SaskTel Releases its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
Today, SaskTel announced the release of its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report highlighting SaskTel’s initiatives and best practices to drive sustainable, equitable, and prosperous impacts for the province of Saskatchewan.
SaskTel wrapping up first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative is over 95% complete.
SaskTel brings its lightning fast 5G network to Craven in time for Country Thunder
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the Village of Craven, including the grounds that will play host to the Country Thunder music festival later this week. Delivering lightning fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network will bring a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses in Craven, as well as festival goers.
SaskTel Reports Net Income of $104.4 million
SaskTel today reported its financial results for the 2021/22 fiscal year including net income of $104.4 million and operating revenues of $1,300.9 million. These results highlight SaskTel’s continued momentum to expand network availability to more Saskatchewan residents and communities and implement customer service improvements.
SaskTel donating $50,000 to Ukrainian Canadian Congress to support Ukrainians settling in Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced, that it is making a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC) to help support Ukrainians coming to Saskatchewan to escape the conflict in their home country. SaskTel’s donation is comprised of contributions from SaskTel, its employees, and the SaskTel Pioneers.
SaskTel investing $337 million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Today, SaskTel announced that it will invest approximately $337 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2022-2023* and more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.
SaskTel brings Gigabit-speeds to infiNET communities across Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in all communities served by SaskTel infiNET™ service now have access to faster speeds with the launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig - full list of communities below. This comes following the successful launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig service in Regina and Saskatoon last year.
SaskTel continuing to waive fees to ensure customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine
In support of Ukrainian-Canadian families, SaskTel today announced it will continue to waive fees to ensure SaskTel customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine.
SaskTel brings 5G connectivity to the City of Saskatoon
Today, SaskTel announced that it is setting a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan’s largest urban centre as it begins the rollout of its 5G wireless network in the City of Saskatoon.
SaskTel waiving fees to ensure customers can connect with family and friends in Ukraine
In response to the situation in Ukraine, SaskTel today announced it will waive a number of fees to ensure its customers can connect with family and friends most impacted by the situation.
SaskTel recognized on the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2022 List
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
SaskTel TelCare continues to be a time-honoured tradition
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce nearly $209,000 in TelCare donations for 2021. Despite the challenges faced by many this past year, it is clear the tradition of giving remains alive and well as the company welcomes the new year.
2022 News Releases
Internet speeds in Lloydminster reach infiNET possibilities as SaskTel begins connecting homes to fibre
The City of Lloydminster is set to experience the next level in internet speed with the launch of SaskTel infiNETTM service, Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network. Starting today, infiNET service is available in select areas of Lloydminster and will soon be available to all neighbourhoods on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Davidson and more communities across Saskatchewan
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Baildon, Craik, Davidson, Ituna, Turtleford, and the Nekaneet First Nation. Delivering hyper-fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network is bringing a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses across Saskatchewan.
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group partner to deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics to organizations throughout Saskatchewan
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group Ltd., today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively explore opportunities that will help organizations across Saskatchewan enhance and modernize their operations through the collection and analysis of geospatial and other geophysical data.
SaskTel investing an additional $100 million in Rural Fibre Initiative to help bridge the digital divide for dozens of rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Cut Knife and other rural communities
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Crooked River, Cut Knife, Quill Lake, and the rural area northeast of Hanley.
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation partner to enhance community’s water management with smart technologies
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) today announced that they have partnered on a pilot project to enhance the community's management of critical water resources with smart technologies.
Olds College Partners with SaskTel on their Saskatchewan Smart Farm
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and SaskTel have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations come together to work on solving some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
SaskTel begins rollout of its 5G network in Moose Jaw
Today, SaskTel announced it has begun rolling out its 5G wireless network in the City of Moose Jaw. Delivering ultra-fast data speeds and unparalleled connectivity, SaskTel’s 5G network continues to set a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan. Launching today in parts of Moose Jaw, SaskTel anticipates the majority of the city will have access to its 5G network by the end of March 2023.
New Indigenous-owned Internet provider launches, forms strategic partnership with SaskTel to strengthen connectivity for First Nation communities
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. (MLTC RDI) and Wood River Controls (WRC) have partnered to launch Beaver River Broadband (BRB), a new majority Indigenous owned internet service provider.
SaskTel investing $10 million to upgrade wireless network and increase 4G LTE data capacity in 30 rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel brings blazing fast infiNET service to the Town of Kindersley through Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the vast majority of households and businesses in the Town of Kindersley can now connect to SaskTel infiNETTM service as a result of the Crown corporations $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative.
SaskTel brings maxTV Stream to three more communities in Northern Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in the Northern Villages of Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake as well as Pelican Narrows 184B of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation can now enjoy the next-generation in television and entertainment with the launch of maxTV Stream.
SaskTel Releases its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
Today, SaskTel announced the release of its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report highlighting SaskTel’s initiatives and best practices to drive sustainable, equitable, and prosperous impacts for the province of Saskatchewan.
SaskTel wrapping up first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative is over 95% complete.
SaskTel brings its lightning fast 5G network to Craven in time for Country Thunder
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the Village of Craven, including the grounds that will play host to the Country Thunder music festival later this week. Delivering lightning fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network will bring a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses in Craven, as well as festival goers.
SaskTel Reports Net Income of $104.4 million
SaskTel today reported its financial results for the 2021/22 fiscal year including net income of $104.4 million and operating revenues of $1,300.9 million. These results highlight SaskTel’s continued momentum to expand network availability to more Saskatchewan residents and communities and implement customer service improvements.
SaskTel donating $50,000 to Ukrainian Canadian Congress to support Ukrainians settling in Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced, that it is making a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC) to help support Ukrainians coming to Saskatchewan to escape the conflict in their home country. SaskTel’s donation is comprised of contributions from SaskTel, its employees, and the SaskTel Pioneers.
SaskTel investing $337 million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Today, SaskTel announced that it will invest approximately $337 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2022-2023* and more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.
SaskTel brings Gigabit-speeds to infiNET communities across Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in all communities served by SaskTel infiNET™ service now have access to faster speeds with the launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig - full list of communities below. This comes following the successful launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig service in Regina and Saskatoon last year.
SaskTel continuing to waive fees to ensure customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine
In support of Ukrainian-Canadian families, SaskTel today announced it will continue to waive fees to ensure SaskTel customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine.
SaskTel brings 5G connectivity to the City of Saskatoon
Today, SaskTel announced that it is setting a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan’s largest urban centre as it begins the rollout of its 5G wireless network in the City of Saskatoon.
SaskTel waiving fees to ensure customers can connect with family and friends in Ukraine
In response to the situation in Ukraine, SaskTel today announced it will waive a number of fees to ensure its customers can connect with family and friends most impacted by the situation.
SaskTel recognized on the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2022 List
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
SaskTel TelCare continues to be a time-honoured tradition
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce nearly $209,000 in TelCare donations for 2021. Despite the challenges faced by many this past year, it is clear the tradition of giving remains alive and well as the company welcomes the new year.
2021 News Releases
Internet speeds in Lloydminster reach infiNET possibilities as SaskTel begins connecting homes to fibre
The City of Lloydminster is set to experience the next level in internet speed with the launch of SaskTel infiNETTM service, Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network. Starting today, infiNET service is available in select areas of Lloydminster and will soon be available to all neighbourhoods on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Davidson and more communities across Saskatchewan
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Baildon, Craik, Davidson, Ituna, Turtleford, and the Nekaneet First Nation. Delivering hyper-fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network is bringing a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses across Saskatchewan.
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group partner to deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics to organizations throughout Saskatchewan
SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group Ltd., today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively explore opportunities that will help organizations across Saskatchewan enhance and modernize their operations through the collection and analysis of geospatial and other geophysical data.
SaskTel investing an additional $100 million in Rural Fibre Initiative to help bridge the digital divide for dozens of rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel expands 5G to the Town of Cut Knife and other rural communities
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the communities of Crooked River, Cut Knife, Quill Lake, and the rural area northeast of Hanley.
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation partner to enhance community’s water management with smart technologies
SaskTel and Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) today announced that they have partnered on a pilot project to enhance the community's management of critical water resources with smart technologies.
Olds College Partners with SaskTel on their Saskatchewan Smart Farm
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and SaskTel have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations come together to work on solving some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
SaskTel begins rollout of its 5G network in Moose Jaw
Today, SaskTel announced it has begun rolling out its 5G wireless network in the City of Moose Jaw. Delivering ultra-fast data speeds and unparalleled connectivity, SaskTel’s 5G network continues to set a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan. Launching today in parts of Moose Jaw, SaskTel anticipates the majority of the city will have access to its 5G network by the end of March 2023.
New Indigenous-owned Internet provider launches, forms strategic partnership with SaskTel to strengthen connectivity for First Nation communities
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. (MLTC RDI) and Wood River Controls (WRC) have partnered to launch Beaver River Broadband (BRB), a new majority Indigenous owned internet service provider.
SaskTel investing $10 million to upgrade wireless network and increase 4G LTE data capacity in 30 rural communities
SaskTel today announced that it is investing approximately $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and significantly improve the 4G LTE data capacity of its wireless network serving 30 rural communities. SaskTel has already begun work to upgrade these towers and anticipates the majority of upgrades will be complete by the end of March 2023.
SaskTel brings blazing fast infiNET service to the Town of Kindersley through Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the vast majority of households and businesses in the Town of Kindersley can now connect to SaskTel infiNETTM service as a result of the Crown corporations $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative.
SaskTel brings maxTV Stream to three more communities in Northern Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in the Northern Villages of Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake as well as Pelican Narrows 184B of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation can now enjoy the next-generation in television and entertainment with the launch of maxTV Stream.
SaskTel Releases its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
Today, SaskTel announced the release of its 2021/22 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report highlighting SaskTel’s initiatives and best practices to drive sustainable, equitable, and prosperous impacts for the province of Saskatchewan.
SaskTel wrapping up first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative
Today, SaskTel announced that the first phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initiative is over 95% complete.
SaskTel brings its lightning fast 5G network to Craven in time for Country Thunder
Today, SaskTel announced it has expanded its 5G network to the Village of Craven, including the grounds that will play host to the Country Thunder music festival later this week. Delivering lightning fast data speeds, SaskTel’s 5G network will bring a new level of wireless connectivity to residents and businesses in Craven, as well as festival goers.
SaskTel Reports Net Income of $104.4 million
SaskTel today reported its financial results for the 2021/22 fiscal year including net income of $104.4 million and operating revenues of $1,300.9 million. These results highlight SaskTel’s continued momentum to expand network availability to more Saskatchewan residents and communities and implement customer service improvements.
SaskTel donating $50,000 to Ukrainian Canadian Congress to support Ukrainians settling in Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced, that it is making a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan (UCC) to help support Ukrainians coming to Saskatchewan to escape the conflict in their home country. SaskTel’s donation is comprised of contributions from SaskTel, its employees, and the SaskTel Pioneers.
SaskTel investing $337 million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Today, SaskTel announced that it will invest approximately $337 million of capital in Saskatchewan in 2022-2023* and more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.
SaskTel brings Gigabit-speeds to infiNET communities across Saskatchewan
SaskTel today announced that residents in all communities served by SaskTel infiNET™ service now have access to faster speeds with the launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig - full list of communities below. This comes following the successful launch of infiNET 600 and infiNET 1 Gig service in Regina and Saskatoon last year.
SaskTel continuing to waive fees to ensure customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine
In support of Ukrainian-Canadian families, SaskTel today announced it will continue to waive fees to ensure SaskTel customers can connect with loved ones in Ukraine.
SaskTel brings 5G connectivity to the City of Saskatoon
Today, SaskTel announced that it is setting a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan’s largest urban centre as it begins the rollout of its 5G wireless network in the City of Saskatoon.
SaskTel waiving fees to ensure customers can connect with family and friends in Ukraine
In response to the situation in Ukraine, SaskTel today announced it will waive a number of fees to ensure its customers can connect with family and friends most impacted by the situation.
SaskTel recognized on the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2022 List
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
SaskTel TelCare continues to be a time-honoured tradition
Today, SaskTel is proud to announce nearly $209,000 in TelCare donations for 2021. Despite the challenges faced by many this past year, it is clear the tradition of giving remains alive and well as the company welcomes the new year.