REGINA — SaskTel announced today the expansion of its 5G network to the rural Saskatchewan communities of Baildon, Craik, Davidson, Ituna, Turtleford and the Nekaneet First Nation.
Powered by Samsung technology, SaskTel’s 5G network can reach speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, according to a SaskTel press release.
“Future benefits of the 5G network once fully deployed will include incredible capacity and ultra-low latency, enabling new use cases for wireless technology that will be the foundation that next-generation innovations will be built upon,” the release reads.
To connect to its 5G network, SaskTel customers “need to be within a 5G coverage area, have a 5G capable device that is certified for use on the SaskTel 5G network, and subscribe to a 5G compatible wireless plan,” the release says.
The continued expansion of SaskTel’s 5G network “is a direct result of SaskTel’s commitment to invest more than $1.5 billion of capital across Saskatchewan over the next five years,” the release explains.
“As Saskatchewan’s homegrown communications provider, we’re firmly committed to ensuring our customers have access to the tools and technologies they need to connect to what matters most to them,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president and CEO.
“The investments we’re making to rapidly expand our 5G wireless and fibre networks will ensure Saskatchewan remains one of the most connected regions in Canada. Additionally, these investments will help foster the type of innovation and technological advancements needed to transform Saskatchewan into the smart province of the future,” Burnett added.
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