REGINA — SaskTel announced today it has started to deploy its 5G wireless network, initially launching in parts of Regina, with plans to expand 5G coverage throughout Regina and Saskatoon in spring 2022.
“Today’s announcement is the beginning of something big for SaskTel and Saskatchewan,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president and CEO, in a press release. “Since we first introduced wireless service to the province in 1989, we have worked tirelessly to deliver the best possible experience for our customers, investing hundreds of millions of dollars and countless people-hours to expand and evolve our networks.
“We are thrilled to bring the next-generation of wireless technology to our customers. Not only does it further enhance their ability to connect to the world around them, it also sets the stage for technological innovations that will improve the quality of life in our wonderful province.”
SaskTel’s 5G network is powered by Samsung technology and “will enable new use cases that have the ability to revolutionize connectivity and further transform the modern world,” the press release says.
“Much like 4G wireless service ushered in the app economy and greatly expanded the use of mobile video, 5G service will serve as the foundation for next-generation innovations in agri-tech, smart cities, virtual health, Internet of Things (IoT) technology, online gaming, and many other industries,” the release adds.
“In addition to delivering improved connectivity for customers in the Regina area today,” Burnett says, “this initial launch also provides us with a unique opportunity to perform tests in a real world setting which will help us to optimize the network’s performance and our deployment strategies moving forward.”
To enjoy the benefits of the company’s 5G service, SaskTel customers will need to be within a 5G coverage area, have a 5G-capable device certified for use on SaskTel’s 5G network and subscribe to a 5G-compatible wireless plan, the press release explains.
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