SASKATOON and REGINA – SaskTel announced today it has begun to roll out its 5G wireless network in Saskatoon, has expanded its 5G network in Regina by adding 15 additional towers, and plans to expand its 5G network to the majority of both Saskatoon and Regina by the end of this year.
“Future benefits of the 5G network once fully deployed will include incredible capacity and ultra-low latency, enabling new use cases for wireless technology that will be the foundation that next-generation innovations will be built upon,” a press release explains.
Today’s announcement is a result of SaskTel’s commitment to invest over $1.4 billion of capital in Saskatchewan over the next five years.
SaskTel’s 5G network is powered by Samsung and delivers speeds of up to 1.2 Gigabits per second.
“Today’s announcement is an important step forward as we strive to bring 5G service to our customers throughout the province,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president and CEO, in the press release.
“Combining unparalleled wireless data speeds with incredible network capacity and near real-time connections, our 5G network raises the standard for connectivity and paves the way for exciting technological innovations that will transform the way we connect to the world around us.”
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