SaskTel says phone outage, now resolved, was caused by partner network

Source: CBC News, January 14, 2019  Outage affected people throughout the province An outage affecting long-distance and toll-free calls throughout the province has been fixed, according to a news release from SaskTel. The problem was happening with both landlines and cell phones, said Greg Jacobs, a spokesperson for SaskTel. Jacobs said it is “virtually impossible” to know how… Continue reading SaskTel says phone outage, now resolved, was caused by partner network

SaskTel to upgrade 43 rural Sask. communities cell and Internet coverage

Source: Sarah Komadina, Global News, July 4, 2018  Over the next several months SaskTel will be working to speed up internet and cellular service in rural communities. Lang, Sask. isn’t a ‘dead zone’ but residents deal with spotty cell service and slow Internet. However, this won’t be the story for much longer. In a matter of… Continue reading SaskTel to upgrade 43 rural Sask. communities cell and Internet coverage

SaskTel to invest $301M into network and infrastructure

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, May 14, 2018  SaskTel says it will invest $301 million to maintain and improve its communication technology services delivered across Saskatchewan. “SaskTel takes great pride in its ability to deliver the latest and greatest wireline and wireless services to our customers,” SaskTel’s acting president and CEO Doug Burnett said in a press… Continue reading SaskTel to invest $301M into network and infrastructure

Video: Ang’s Story

Source: Sasktel, January 14, 2018 The true story of a Kindersley woman caught in an abusive relationship. Ang shares her very personal story to shed light on the sensitive and sometimes even taboo subject of domestic violence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgwn7AYsyzE&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page… Continue reading Video: Ang’s Story

Referendum system for a SaskTel sale is 'unworkable': chief electoral officer

By John Weidlich, CBC News, October 20, 2016  Minister responsible for SaskTel says ‘We may never get an offer’ Saskatchewan’s chief electoral officer says the existing system for a plebiscite or referendum relating to any potential sale of SaskTel is “out-of-date and largely unworkable”. The view of Michael Boda was provided in a letter to… Continue reading Referendum system for a SaskTel sale is 'unworkable': chief electoral officer

Referendum The Right Way to Decide SaskTel's Future

By Todd MacKay, Taxpayer.com,  September 6, 2016  There are important points to talk about. It’s tough to talk about selling the home quarter. It’s a conversation full of memories and hopes. But even if it’s hard, and regardless of the ultimate decision, it’s healthy. Can we still care for the property, what does the market… Continue reading Referendum The Right Way to Decide SaskTel's Future

Premier Brad Wall discusses the potential sale of SaskTel

By CBC News, August 23, 2016  Dustin Duncan moves from health minister to minister of energy and resources Premier Brad Wall took time during his post-cabinet shuffle media scrum Tuesday to discuss the potential sale of SaskTel. Wall said in the past that any sale would go to the public for a vote, either through… Continue reading Premier Brad Wall discusses the potential sale of SaskTel

SaskTel to shut down CDMA network in July 2017

By CTV Regina, July 6, 2016  SaskTel has announced it will shut down its code division multiple access (CDMA) network next year. Starting July 5, 2017, CDMA devices will no longer function. SaskTel says it will be transitioning existing CDMA customers to its 4G and 4G LTE networks. Read full article here…

Premier asks SaskTel to respond to report that says profits at risk

By Adam Hunter, CBC News, June 20, 2016  Premier Wall says SaskTel would not be sold without a public vote An independent review has found SaskTel at risk of losing net income following the proposed sale of MTS to Bell. “The report provides an excellent high level assessment of the potential impacts this transaction may have… Continue reading Premier asks SaskTel to respond to report that says profits at risk

SaskTel restores service after outages reported around province

By CBC News, June 10, 2016  Cellular, internet, landline service affected for several hours SaskTel suffered a big outage on Friday, with cellular, internet and landline service affected for several hours. According to the provincial Crown corporation, around 11 a.m. CST an equipment failure interrupted service. Technicians were able to restore service around 3 p.m. The website canadianoutages.com, which monitors such… Continue reading SaskTel restores service after outages reported around province