SaskTel has begun rolling out its 5G wireless network in Moose Jaw, which it says will deliver “ultra-fast data speeds and unparalleled connectivity” that everyone will enjoy by March 2023.
“I’m extremely pleased with the tremendous progress SaskTel has made since first launching their 5G network last December,” said Don Morgan, minister responsible for SaskTel. “(This) announcement is another significant milestone that further demonstrates SaskTel’s strong commitment to its customers and the people of Saskatchewan.”
Mayor Clive Tolley also expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying this was a great announcement for residents and the business community.
“We’re actively promoting the benefits of living and working in Moose Jaw and SaskTel’s new 5G network will allow even more people to get connected and ‘Get A Life’ in Canada’s ‘Most Notorious City,’” he added.
Powered by Samsung, SaskTel’s 5G network can allegedly reach speeds of up to 1.2 gigabits per second (Gbps), enabling customers to connect faster than ever before, the Crown company says. Future benefits of 5G, once fully deployed, will include “incredible capacity” and ultra-low latency, enabling new use cases for wireless technology upon which the foundation for next-generation innovations will be built.
“At SaskTel, we recognize the true potential of 5G both now and in the future,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president/CEO. “As we continue working to expand our 5G network across the province, we look forward to realizing the many ways this new technology will help change how our customers connect with the world around them.”
SaskTel’s 5G rollout will support more data-driven smart solutions for agriculture and other industries that will help drive economic development and prosperity across Saskatchewan, the Crown corporation said.
The network’s continued expansion is due to SaskTel’s commitment to invest more than $1.5 billion across the province during the next five years. These investments will ensure families and businesses continue to have access to some of the best communication and entertainment services available anywhere in the world, the company noted.
To connect to the 5G network, SaskTel customers need to be within the coverage area, have a 5G-capable device certified for use on the network and subscribe to a 5G-compatible wireless plan.
