SaskTel uses small cell site solution to boost rural 4G LTE service in 50 communities

REGINA – SaskTel has announced plans to improve 4G LTE cellular services in seven more rural communities by deploying a small cell site solution, bringing the total to 50 communities to date.The communities of Pennant, Carievale, Waseca, Val Marie, McTaggart, Macoun and Laird will see enhanced wireless services by March 31, 2019, SaskTel said Tuesday.The remaining 50 communities in Phase 2 of the Government of Saskatchewan’s four-phase initiative to provide rural communities with enhanced access to reliable cellular and high speed internet services will be announced when details are finalized.“Delivering enhanced wireless services to rural Saskatchewan is a key focus...