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New wireless net, new president for SaskTel today


REGINA - SaskTel launched the first phase of its new “3G+” wireless network, the Crown Corporation said today. The network will be available to customers in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Weyburn, Estevan, Yorkton, Swift Current, Prince Albert, North Battleford, Buffalo Pound, White City, Melville, Dalmeny, Martensville, Warman, Hepburn, Waldheim and most of the connecting highways.The company said last month the new net was on its way and when completed next year, it will be available to 98% of the Saskatchewan population.SaskTel wireless customers will be able to access a greater selection of devices and experience faster network speeds (up to...