SaskTel to invest nearly $440M to enhance connectivity and services in 2024-2025

SaskTel on Tuesday announced its planned capital expenditures for its 2024/25 fiscal year, which started April 1, saying it will invest $439.8 million across Saskatchewan this year and more than $2 billion over the next five years. “In 2024/25, over half of our total capital investments will be used to expand our 5G and fibre broadband networks to rural communities which will allow our customers to enjoy the same level of connectivity as those living in larger urban centres,” Charlene Gavel, SaskTel’s president and CEO, said in a statement. Specifically, the provincial Crown corporation says it is committed to spending $140.6 million...