Covering over 99% of the population, Bell offers more coverage with access to the largest 4G network in Canada. Englot said SaskTel is also looking at other resort communities to expand service to in the future, but wasn't able to pinpoint yet where those would be located. Michelle Englot, director of external communications for SaskTel, said the tower additions were necessary to keep up with customer demand. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. In fact, SaskTel is the number one cell phone coverage provider in Saskatchewan—even beating out heavy hitters Bell and TELUS.

SaskTel Coverage Map. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and Internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. LTE cell service expanded to 146 towers across Sask. “It is a top priority to enhance access to communications services in rural Saskatchewan. “We are extremely proud to continue building a world-class network that will deliver enhanced cellular services to 103 more small towns and villages,” SaskTel President and CEO Doug Burnett said. The Crown corporation announced Monday it plans to build 15 macro towers in areas that have little or no cell service. “These new towers will help to bolster and add capacity to our network so that we can continue to meet the ever-growing demand for wireless data.” In June 2020, we launched 5G, the next-generation wireless technology, and through ongoing investments, we offer the largest 5G network across Canada.

When it comes to knowing the location of the closest cell tower and which direction your signal is coming from, nothing is more handy or intuitive than a cell phone tower map. Regina "These expansions are looking at reaching more rural areas and provincial parks where the data capacity requirements are ever-increasing," said Englot. For more information, contact:

SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,700 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). SaskTel is looking to expand its provincial LTE network. Ethan Williams is an Associate Producer and show director with CBC Saskatchewan, primarily assigned to The Afternoon Edition. Daily case numbers and information for businesses and workers. Email: michelle.englot@sasktel.com SaskTel is looking to expand its provincial LTE network. Get in touch with him: ethan.williams@cbc.ca. The Crown corporation announced Monday it plans to build 15 macro towers in areas that have little or no cell service. For more information, contact: Find how the Government of Saskatchewan governs and serves the province.

Comments are welcome while open. But the ministry has heard from campers that they're happy to have the option to connect if they want to. The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan was released on April 23rd. Use a Cell Tower Locator Map. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport said Tuesday that there are locations at some provincial parks where there is still limited-to-no service, including backcountry hiking trails, where people can completely disconnect. Find services and information for Saskatchewan residents and visitors. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6.

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-30- It’s all in the name: SaskTel’s coverage is the best in Saskatchewan, covering 57% of the province by area.

To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Cell Phone Coverage in Saskatchewan by Area Saskatchewan encompasses 652,388 square kilometers with SaskTel, Telus and Bell covering the biggest portions of it. Find services and information for doing business in Saskatchewan. provincial parks, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The majority of these towers (10) will be in-service by March 31, 2020 with the remaining two towers launching in June 2020. Regina About SaskTel Remote Rural Towers Backgrounder, 2121 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 3Y2, SaskTel Strengthens Network By Adding 12 More Rural Towers. Learn more about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The project, worth over $13.5 million, includes towers in several rural communities such as Livelong — located an hour northwest of North Battleford — and Lorlie, which is just east of Fort Qu'Appelle. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,600 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs).