SaskTel moves closer to LTE with 4G network classification

REGINA – SaskTel’s HSPA+ wireless network is now classified as 4G across the province, and will continue its evolution to LTE by upgrading to Dual Cell HSPA+ (DC-HSPA+) in Regina and Saskatoon by this summer. The telco said that the upgrade to Dual Cell technology will support download speeds of up to 42 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.7 Mbps. And, it plans to launch the first device to take advantage of the new technology, the Novatel Wireless MC547 mobile Internet stick, late next month.“SaskTel has remained committed to providing our customers with the most advanced wireless technology available,” said...