REGINA — SaskTel has begun launching SaskTel infiNETTM service in the 38 communities.
On board for improved connectivity are Aberdeen, Arcola, Asquith, Avonlea, Balcarres, Cabri, Churchbridge, Craik, Cupar, Eastend, Elrose, Eston, Gravelbourg, Grenfell, Hepburn, Herbert, Île-à-la-Crosse, Kenosee Lake, Kerrobert, La Loche, Langenburg, Lanigan, Leroy, Manitou Beach, Marshall, McLean, Milestone, Muenster, Nokomis, Ponteix, Qu’Appelle, Rouleau, Spiritwood, Stoughton, Strasbourg, Vonda, Wadena, and Wilkie.
SaskTel infiNET service delivers internet speeds of up to a Gigabit per second (Gbps), allowing subscribers to browse, stream and share content faster.
“We are thrilled to bring the incredible speed and power of Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network to these communities,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel president and CEO.
“For SaskTel, the work we are doing to upgrade both our provincial broadband and wireless networks is more than just infrastructure improvements; it’s about building a brighter and more connected future for our province by ensuring the people of Saskatchewan have access to the tools and technologies they need to grow and thrive in the digital era.”
This latest expansion of the infiNET network is part of SaskTel’s Rural Fibre Initiative. The Rural Fibre Initiative is a multi-phase program that will see SaskTel invest $280 million to bring infiNET service to nearly 200 rural communities by the end of 2027. Once the announced phases of the Rural Fibre Initiative are complete, SaskTel’s infiNET network will reach nearly 85 per cent of all Saskatchewan households and businesses.
SaskTel says that due to their diverse needs and varying complexities, it will take several months before all business customers and multi-dwelling units will be able to convert to infiNET service.
Customers are encouraged to use SaskTel’s Service Availability Tool to check if they are ready to be upgraded to infiNET service.
