As part of the second phase of the federal government’s Connecting Families initiative, SaskTel is offering subsidized high-speed internet to thousands of low-income seniors and families across Saskatchewan thanks to a federal initiative. The initiative, announced in 2018, aims to make internet services more affordable and accessible. “As Saskatchewan’s homegrown communications provider, we’re pleased to… Continue reading SaskTel Subsidizing High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Seniors and Families
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Mayor Rod Perkins Pleased Fibre Optics Network Will Soon Be Available to Residents
SaskTel announced it will invest an additional $50 million in its Rural Fibre Initiative, bringing its total investment to $100 million. This additional investment in fibre will bring fibre optic broadband to 24 more rural Saskatchewan communities than previously planned by the end of 2023. Over 30,000 more rural residents and businesses will gain access… Continue reading Mayor Rod Perkins Pleased Fibre Optics Network Will Soon Be Available to Residents
Sasktel Investigating International Scam Calls
There has been a recent increase in the amount of scam calls originating from international locations and, SaskTel has alerted the public to share that they are actively working to block as many of these calls as possible. If you receive an unexpected call from another country, they advise you to ignore the call and… Continue reading Sasktel Investigating International Scam Calls
Sasktel InfiNET Fibre Optic Service Coming to Kindersley
The SaskTel infiNET fibre optic network replacement is an ambitious multi-year initiative that will replace the current copper-based network. Sasktel will be bringing fibre optic cable to homes across the province, providing residents with increased bandwidth ensuring the best of today’s entertainment and communication services are delivered seamlessly. Infrastructure will be put into place in… Continue reading Sasktel InfiNET Fibre Optic Service Coming to Kindersley
Alleged WCB Fraud Sees SaskTel Lose $47K
Source: cbc.ca, February 02, 2021 When WCB discovered the employee was working elsewhere, it declined to reimburse SaskTel. SaskTel is seeking legal action against a former employee to recoup almost $47,000 in an alleged fraudulent Worker’s Compensation claim. The employee received full wage-loss benefits for the WCB claim, but in the meantime was working part-time… Continue reading Alleged WCB Fraud Sees SaskTel Lose $47K
Plans in place to ensure services continue in case of SaskTel strike: gov’t
Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, September 26, 2019 The Saskatchewan government says new offers have been tabled amid possible job action at the end of the month by Crown employees represented by Unifor. Unionized workers at SaskTel, DirectWest, SecureTek, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, Saskatchewan Water Corporation and the Water Security Agency have received new contact offers, according to a statement from… Continue reading Plans in place to ensure services continue in case of SaskTel strike: gov’t
SaskTel looks to expand cell coverage in rural areas, provincial parks
Source: Ethan Williams, CBC News, September 17, 2019 Project totalling over $13.5M to be implemented by March SaskTel is looking to expand its provincial LTE network. The Crown corporation announced Monday it plans to build 15 macro towers in areas that have little or no cell service. The expansion means people may see improvements in being able to text and call on… Continue reading SaskTel looks to expand cell coverage in rural areas, provincial parks
Strike vote underway for SaskTel workers, planned mediation cancelled
Source: Cory Coleman, CBC News, July 11, 2019 More than 800 members showed up for first vote The contract battle between SaskTel and the union representing its employees continues and a strike vote is being held in cities around the province to help the union decide whether to take job action. The previous collective agreement expired March 16,… Continue reading Strike vote underway for SaskTel workers, planned mediation cancelled
SaskTel increases internet prices for 3 plans
Source: CBC News, July 9, 2019 150,000 people will be affected by the price changes SaskTel says about 150,000 people will be affected by a price increase in their internet plans on July 28. Three plans affected by the change are the “interNET 5,” the “interNET Extended 5” and the “infiNET 40.” The “interNET 5” and “interNET… Continue reading SaskTel increases internet prices for 3 plans
Planned Sasktel Outage Might Affect Kindersley & Area
Sasktel Planning Phone Outage From Midnight to 6:00AM Residents in the Kindersley area should be prepared for a possible phone outage starting this evening (April 22) at Midnight and lasting until 6:00am. According to an online alert released by Sasktel, several communities will be affected by the planned outage. The outage will affect the communities… Continue reading Planned Sasktel Outage Might Affect Kindersley & Area