Provincial Canadian Operator SaskTel has selected Samsung as the sole vendor for its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core, announced Samsung recently.
Samsung will supply all hardware, software and associated expertise to ensure the successful deployment of an end-to-end 5G solution.
Since 2010, SaskTel said it has invested over $3.0 billion in capital throughout Saskatchewan to bolster its networks and the investment in 5G technology will prepare for the future demand and deliver an exceptional user experience.
SaskTel is committed to investing $324 million of capital across Saskatchewan in 2020-21 and over $1.6 billion through to 2025.
Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO
The increased speeds, reliability, and capacity that 5G brings will support remote work, virtual health, and distance education, and enable SaskTel’s customers to realize the full capabilities of the latest 5G-ready devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Jeff Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Canada
We are excited to collaborate with SaskTel to roll out next generation 5G services within Saskatchewan, further expanding our 5G horizons in Canada with unparalleled 5G network solutions.
