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SaskTel selects Nokia Siemens Networks to help build new network

By on January 13, 2010 at 11:04am in Asides, Mobile News, SaskTel News, Various News

SaskTel recently announced they have signed a wireless network sharing agreement with Bell and TELUS for the “rapid deployment of next generation wireless and data services through UMTS and HSPA technologies”. This is to start mid-2010 and has a targeted completion date of 2011 and ensures 98% of Saskatchewan residents will have access to the UMTS/HSPA network.

Sounds good so far. Today they have brought on the reliable Nokia Siemens Networks to help them build out their network. Robert Watson, president and chief executive officer at SaskTel said “After a comprehensive review, SaskTel has selected Nokia Siemens Networks because of the company’s advanced solutions and their global carrier presence and reputation”.

In the release today it stated that “SaskTel will use a core network solution, including mobile softswitching, packet core with “direct tunnel” functionality, and harmonized subscriber management systems. The upgraded systems will complement SaskTel’s existing 3G network solutions and future-proof the carrier for a smooth transition to fourth generation technology based on the emerging, global Long-term Evolution (LTE) standard.”

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Discussion

6 comments for “SaskTel selects Nokia Siemens Networks to help build new network”

  1. Bell (and probably Telus) is doing great with coverage along the AB/SK border but this is awesome news for the peeps in SK rural areas and those of us with 3G or 3G+ phones travelling in SK.

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    Posted by cass_m | January 13, 2010, 12:03 pm
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  2. Great new for SaskTel customers!! I wish it happened sooner though. I can’t wait to get my hand on one of cool phones that most people are enjoying. The only reason I stayed with SaskTel is the coverage.

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    Posted by Samia | January 13, 2010, 1:10 pm
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  3. There is a reason Sasktel came in #1 on Consumer Reports,SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE.Rogers is probly shaking in there boots.Right on Sasktel.

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    Posted by Larry | January 13, 2010, 2:50 pm
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  4. Larry, you don’t happen to work for SaskTel, do you? I’ve say, SaskTel have the best coverage in Saskatchewan but the device line up sucks! Mainly because of CDMA network I guess. I’m hoping it’ll improve after the new network is lunched.

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    Posted by Samia | January 13, 2010, 4:44 pm
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  5. The province finally leaps out of the 1990′s and joins the rest of the country. My only questions is why did it take so long?

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    Posted by Ryan | January 14, 2010, 9:51 am
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  6. Samia I live in Calgary,I am a trucker.My current provider is Rogers iPhone 3gs.In the summer 2010 I will switch to Telus.It should cost me $1000.00 per line to switch,I have 2 lines.Telus/Bell roam on Sasktel.

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    Posted by larry harvey | January 14, 2010, 8:58 pm
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