REGINA, SK – SaskTel announced it has completed another 22 different 4G wireless network infrastructure enhancement projects across Saskatchewan in February 2013 to address customer demand for network coverage and capacity.
The telco is using a variety of infrastructure options to enhance wireless service based on usage patterns and demands in the province. In addition to traditional towers being constructed across the province, SaskTel is also increasing capacity and coverage by deploying other options when traditional towers are not feasible due to space or other limitations. These include installing carrier antennas to increase coverage strength inside of buildings, streetlights, rooftops, wooden and stealth poles, as well as installing new cellular sites such as towers or COWS (cellular on wheels) in various locations.
Sasktel completed 4G network enhancements in 16 communities around the province last month, including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Christopher Lake, and Kawacatoose First Nation. The company has a number of 4G infrastructure improvement projects planned for completion by year-end 2013 which will increase capacity to match customer demands on the network.
