SASKTEL WIRELESS INTERNET NOW AVAILABLE IN SASKATOON AND AREA

Released on April 1, 2005

Saskatoon and surrounding area will be one of the first communities to receive SaskTel's Wireless Internet service.

"Thanks to CommunityNet II, Saskatchewan will continue to lead the way in Canada in deploying high speed Internet service to rural communities," Minister responsible for SaskTel Maynard Sonntag said. "Residents and business owners in communities across Saskatchewan are receiving high speed access sooner than many larger urban centres in Canada as a result of this initiative."

"Building a better life for Saskatchewan rural residents by providing access to new technologies remains a priority," Minister responsible for Information Technology Andrew Thomson added. "Upon completion of this program, more than 86 per cent of the Saskatchewan population will have access to this valuable educational, communications and entertainment service."

SaskTel Wireless Internet is up to 70 times faster than dial-up, allows a simultaneous phone conversation on the same phone line, and includes unlimited time on-line. Coverage for this service is within approximately a 30 km radius from the wireless internet provisioned tower located by Saskatoon and is dependent upon terrain and topography. The service is available for $59.95 per month with a one-time $249 equipment purchase plus installation charges. See your local authorized SaskTel High Speed Internet dealer for coverage information and full service details.

CommunityNet II will provide high speed internet access to a minimum of 71 communities in the province, and their surrounding areas. All existing CommunityNet locations with a population over 100 and a school previously served by SCN's satellite technology will benefit from this program. In addition, the majority of communities with populations greater than 200 will also benefit from CommunityNet II.

Since 2000, the implementation of CommunityNet has been an unqualified success. The province-wide initiative has provided high speed Internet access to public institutions in 366 communities, linking 834 educational facilities, 310 health facilities, 86 First Nations schools, 256 government offices and 162 libraries. Upon completion of CommunityNet II, more than 86 per cent of the Saskatchewan population will have access to high speed Internet.

About SaskTel
SaskTel employs over 3,800 people in over 50 Saskatchewan communities and is the leading full service communications company in Saskatchewan. It offers complete wireline, wireless, internet, entertainment and e-business solutions over a state-of-the-art, digital network. SaskTel maintains investments in companies that provide a variety of products and services, and partners with more than 140 Saskatchewan businesses. In 2004, SaskTel donated $2.6 million to more than 1,600 not-for-profit organizations, and spent more than $271 million on materials and services from over 3,900 Saskatchewan suppliers. Visit SaskTel at www.sasktel.com.

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For More Information, Contact:

Michelle Englot SaskTel Regina Phone: (306) 777-4476