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SaskTel Launches $7-Million infiNET Fibre Expansion in Tri-Communities

SaskTel is set to begin construction this month on a fibre-optic network expansion that will bring its infiNET internet service to the tri-communities, at an estimated cost of $7 million.

According to an email the Crown corporation sent to larongeNOW, work will continue through the fall and winter, with completion expected next spring.

What infiNET Offers

SaskTel described infiNET as its fastest and most reliable internet service, offering significantly higher speeds, increased network capacity and improved reliability compared to existing offerings.

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The company said in its email that fibre connectivity supports remote work, online learning, streaming, healthcare applications and business growth, and is intended to help ensure the community can meet future connectivity needs.

Project Timeline

Construction is scheduled to begin this month and run through the fall and winter, with SaskTel anticipating the project will be finished by next spring.


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Timothy Campbell writes about business in Canada — the deals, the disruptions, and the people making them happen. He's covered everything from scrappy Toronto startups to the entrenched giants of energy and finance, always looking for the story behind the numbers. Outside of writing, he spends time helping early founders figure out how to talk about what they're building.