SaskTel has expanded its 4G wireless network to 16 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.
"Construction of the 4G network is a significant development for SaskTel and its customers in Saskatchewan," Minister responsible for SaskTel Bill Boyd said. "SaskTel 4G wireless coverage is already available to 96 per cent of the population. By the end of 2011 SaskTel's wireless coverage will be available to 98 per cent of the population."
"Our 4G wireless network delivers increased bandwidth, greater international roaming and a wider selection of wireless devices," SaskTel President and CEO Ron Styles said. "4G is the new industry standard and will enable SaskTel to make a smooth transition to future generations of wireless technology."
Canora rural: provides coverage to the Canora area including Highways 5 and 9.
Esterhazy Rural: provides coverage to the Esterhazy area including Highways 22 and 80.
Good Spirit Lake:provides coverage to Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park.
Invermay: provides coverage to the village of Invermay and the surrounding area including Highway 5 southeast of Wadena.
Waldron: provides coverage to the area southeast of Melville including Highways 9 and 22.
The 4G network provides increased bandwidth with download speeds approximately four times faster than existing speeds (up to 21 megabits per second, and up to 42 megabits per second in Regina and Saskatoon after an upgrade to be complete by this summer). It is also compatible with approximately 80 per cent of all networks across the world and international roaming customers will be able to use their SaskTel 4G device on 4G networks anywhere.
SaskTel plans to support the existing CDMA digital network for the foreseeable future to ensure that all wireless customers continue to enjoy a full selection of wireless services that best suit their needs. Customers can now choose from a wide range of devices for both the existing CDMA network and the new 4G network.
