14 DAY TRIAL // SaskTel is yet another wireless carrier in Canada to have its network classified as 4G. Following Bell and TELUS, which got their airwaves called 4G not too long ago, the wireless carrier has just announced that its entire HSPA+ wireless network is now seen as 4G.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) networks the use technologies beyond 3G, with a path to LTE-Advanced, can be considered 4G technologies, and the carrier's network falls in this category.
Moreover, the wireless carrier announced that it is focused on continuing its evolution path to LTE through upgrading its 4G wireless network to Dual Cell HSPA+ (DC-HSPA+) in Regina and Saskatoon before the summer arrives.
As soon as this upgrade is performed, the network would offer support for download speeds of up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps), while being capable to withstand upload speeds of up to 5.7 Mbps.
At the same time, the wireless carrier announced that it plans on launching the Novatel Wireless MC547 Mobile Internet Stick in late April, making it the first device that would fully support the new Dual Cell technology.
According to the company, the new device would be capable of providing users with super fast download speeds, so that they receive an enhanced experience when it comes to web surfing, watching videos and staying connected with social media sites.
“SaskTel has remained committed to providing our customers with the most advanced wireless technology available,” said Ron Styles, SaskTel President and CEO.
“SaskTel has a solid technology evolution plan that will allow us to deploy Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, which will theoretically reach download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps), on pace with larger national carriers.”
With this announcement, SaskTel joins TELUS, Bell, MTS and Videotron on the list of Canadian wireless carriers that offer 4G services to their customers.