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SaskTel selects Nokia Siemens Networks to help build new network

By Rob Avison ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

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 [...]

SaskTel releases Samsung m330 slider

By Ian Hardy ⋅ January 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

SaskTel has joined the release of the Samsung m330. This is a slider that has a 2-inch screen (resolution of 128 x 160) and a VGA camera. Other specs of the m330 are that it weighs only 97 grams and has overall dimensions of 94 x 45 x 15 mm, 2.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth and [...]

SaskTel: 750,000 long distance calls will be made on December 25th

By Rob Avison ⋅ December 18, 2009 ⋅ One comment

SaskTel has stepped up an made their usual long distance projections for December 25th. This year they estimate that 750,000 long distance calls will be made (both wireline and wireless).
SaskTel states that “About 42 per cent of Christmas Day calls are expected to be made to locations in Saskatchewan, while about 53 per cent of [...]

SaskTel puts together a “Thumb Busting” sale!?!

By John Connors ⋅ November 21, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

For those living in Saskatchewan and looking for a new device a “Thumb Busting Sale” is happening over at SaskTel.
Here are the details: You can get yourself either a BlackBerry Pearl Flip, Palm Centro of Motorola Hint for $0.00 on a 3-year contract. Ready for the crazy thumb-bustingness… they are throwing in a a FREE [...]

Roughriders mobile app being downloaded “at an astonishing pace”

By Kate O'Brien ⋅ November 20, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Remember that Saskatchewan Roughriders BlackBerry app that was released about a month ago, well it seems that all parties involved in making it (SaskTel , zu and the Saskatchewan Roughriders) are thrilled with the early success.
Since launching October 8th it’s been downloaded at and “astonishing pace” with over 11,000 times in 64 countries. The app [...]

SaskTel, TELUS & Bell ink Network Sharing Agreement that brings HSPA devices to Saskatchewan by 2011

By John Connors ⋅ October 28, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

News came in after the story of the TELUS iPhone not making it to Saskatchewan residents when their network launches on November 5th… however SaskTel has inked a wireless network sharing agreement with both TELUS and Bell that will see “the rapid deployment of next generation wireless and data services through UMTS and HSPA technologies [...]

SaskTel launches LG Bliss

By Rob Avison ⋅ October 26, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

SaskTel has added another touchscreen device to their lineup. The LG Bliss can be yours on the following price plans:
3-year contract: $99.99
2-year contract: $179.00
1-year contract: $259.00
Prepaid/Monthly: $323.00
The LG Bliss has a 3-inch touchscreen (resolution of 240 x 400 pixels) and it has 4 customizable home screens. The Bliss comes loaded with a 2 megapixel camera [...]

SaskTel launches BlackBerry app called “Rider App” to follow Saskatchewan Roughriders

By Rob Avison ⋅ October 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Loyalty to sports teams has always been a big part of the Canadian culture… SaskTel is clearly showing where they stand as they’ve created a free BlackBerry app called “Rider App” that specifically follows the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
I’ve downloaded it and it gives you many categories to choose from that can keep you updated on everything [...]

RIM, MTS, SaskTel and TELUS make “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” list

By Rob Avison ⋅ October 8, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Every year Maclean’s and The Globe and Mail announce what organizations make the cut to be crowned as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Employers are evaluated and compared to other organizations by 8 separate criteria: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) [...]

SaskTel releases eco-friendly Samsung Reclaim

By John Connors ⋅ October 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

For those who want to become a bit more green in Saskatewan you’ll be happy to that SaskTel has officially released the Samsung Reclaim.
This is the device that’s made from bio-plastics from corn and 80% of it is recyclable. Overall dimensions of 92.8 x 59 x 15.5 mm, weighs 110 grams and come in Ocean [...]

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