SaskTel extends 4G coverage to 15 more locations

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SaskTel yesterday announced its latest 4G (HSPA+) network expansion. It now covers more than 98% of the Saskatchewan population.

The new areas now covered are:

  • Antler: provides coverage to the oil and gas area east of Redvers including highway 13 near the Manitoba border.
  • Archerwill: provides coverage to the area west of Archerwill including highways 35 and 349.
  • Arelee: provides coverage to the area southwest of Radisson including highway 376.
  • Belbutte: provides coverage to the area between Spiritwood and Glaslyn including highway 3.
  • Bjorkdale: provides coverage to the area southeast of Tisdale including highway 23 south of Crooked River.
  • Crooked River: provides coverage to the area east of Tisdale including highways 3 and 23.
  • Hubbard: provides coverage to the area south of Ituna including Star Blanket Cree Nation, Little Black Bear First Nation, and highways 15 and 310.
  • Hudson Bay: provides coverage to the town of Hudson Bay and the surrounding area including highways 3 and 9.
  • Lestock: provides coverage to the village of Lestock and the surrounding area including highway 15.
  • Missinipe: provides coverage to the Missinipe area.
  • Montreal Lake: provides coverage to Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
  • Rose Valley: provides coverage to the town of Rose Valley and the surrounding area including highway 35.
  • Spy Hill: provides coverage to the village of Spy Hill and the surrounding area including highways 8 and 22.
  • Stanley Mission: provides coverage to the community of Stanley Mission and the surrounding area.
  • Wishart: provides coverage to the area south of Wynyard including Day Star First Nation.

SaskTel also announced that Regina and Saskatoon will see download speeds up to 42Mbps later this summer.

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