SaskTel

SaskTel infiNET Expanding to 48 More Rural Communities

SaskTel announced on Wednesday its $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative has reached phase six, detailing 48 more communities set to get its infiNET internet service. Phase six is set to begin in 2023 and 2024, with all 48 communities set to get access to fibre gigabit internet by the end of March 2025. “A key...

SaskTel Waives Long Distance Charges to Turkey and Syria

SaskTel announced on Wednesday it will waive long distance and text messaging fees from Canada to Turkey and Syria, to allow customers to stay in contact with friends and family affected by the recent devastating earthquake. “Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by the deadly earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey...

SaskTel Expanding 5G Network Rollout in the Battlefords

SaskTel announced on Wednesday it has started rolling out its 5G wireless network to the Battlefords, offering faster download speeds. The Saskatchewan crown corporation says it recently debuted its 5G network in the Town of Battleford, but expects all of Battleford and North Battleford to have full access by the summer of this year. “Our...

Sasktel Launches Cloud PVR Service for maxTV Stream

Sasktel announced on Wednesday the launch of its Cloud PVR service on maxTV Stream, allowing customers to record their favourite shows and watch them whenever they want. The Cloud PVR service will be available on maxTV Stream Basic, Plus, and Premium packages. “This announcement further demonstrates SaskTel’s dedication to the people of Saskatchewan, and their...

Sasktel to Invest Extra $100 Million to Expand Rural Fibre Internet

The Saskatchewan government announced this week it will invest an extra $100 million into its Rural Fibre Initiative to expand SaskTel's infiNET service, bringing access to over 80 more towns and villages throughout the province. According to the province, this investment will expand SaskTel’s fibre optic broadband network to “tens of thousands” of more rural...

SaskTel Launches 5G Network in Moose Jaw

Image via City of Moose Jaw/Andy Hamilton Photography SaskTel announced on Tuesday it has started its 5G network rollout in the City of Moose Jaw, with the majority of the latter to have access by the end of March 2023. “I’m extremely pleased with the tremendous progress SaskTel has made since first launching their 5G...