SASKTEL HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE FOR HEPBURN

Hepburn residents will now be able to enjoy the benefits of SaskTel High Speed Internet service.

"Internet access has become an essential communication tool for Saskatchewan people, in their lives and in their work," Minister of Crown Corporations Ken Cheveldayoff said. "SaskTel's ongoing efforts to expand high speed access throughout rural Saskatchewan demonstrates industry leadership and an ongoing commitment to delivering world-class internet service to the people of Saskatchewan."

"SaskTel is proud to offer high speed internet service to approximately 350 locations across the province," SaskTel President and CEO Robert Watson said. "Over 85 per cent of the Saskatchewan population now has access to SaskTel high speed internet service."

SaskTel High Speed Internet service is many times faster than dial-up, allows a simultaneous phone conversation on the same phone line, and includes unlimited time online. Local authorized SaskTel High Speed Internet dealers have full coverage information and service details.

About SaskTel
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation (SaskTel) is the leading full service communications provider in Saskatchewan, offering competitive voice, data, dial-up and high speed internet, entertainment and multimedia services, security, web hosting, text and messaging services, and cellular and wireless data services over its digital networks. The corporation also provides security monitoring services through SecurTek, directory services through DirectWest, in-room communications services to the healthcare sector through Hospitality Network, telecommunications consulting and software solutions through SaskTel International and an out-of-province sales and service channel in Alberta and British Columbia. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 5,200 full-time, part-time and temporary employees. Visit SaskTel at www.sasktel.com.

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For more information, contact:

Andy Tate
SaskTel
Regina
Phone: 777-4548
Email: andy.tate@sasktel.sk.ca
Cell: 537-1226