Cote latest First Nation to get high-speed Internet

Residents of another First Nations community, Cote First Nation, will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.

This expansion is part of an initiative that was first announced in 2010, aimed at providing High Speed Internet service and 4G coverage to 28 First Nations communities in Saskatchewan.

"We have always believed in the importance of all Saskatchewan people benefitting from having access to the most powerful and extensive communications network available," said Don McMorris, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. "We recognize that all communities deserve the benefits that increased access to technology brings, including educational, healthcare, and business opportunities."

"We are very excited to be able to expand this world class network to another First Nations community," said Ron Styles, SaskTel President and CEO, "and SaskTel would like to thank our partners, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatoon Tribal Council."

SaskTel High Speed Internet service provides a superior user experience over dial-up, allows simultaneous phone and online access, unlimited internet access and downloading, spam and email virus filtering, 24/7 helpdesk support and installation- all included for one low price.

Customers can visit www.sasktel.com/internet or call 1 800 SaskTel (1 800 727 5835).