SASKTEL HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE FOR OGEMA

Residents of Ogema 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 Responsible for SaskTel Don Morgan 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 86 percent 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, with $1.138 billion in annual revenue and over 1.3 million customer connections including over 510,000 wireless accesses, 555,000 wireline network accesses, 216,000 internet accesses and 70,000 Max^TM (TV) subscribers. SaskTel offers a wide range of communications products and services including competitive voice, data, internet, entertainment, national security, messaging, cellular, wireless data and directory services. In addition, SaskTel International offers software solutions and project consulting in countries around the world. In 2008, SaskTel contributed over $610 million to the Saskatchewan economy through dollars spent with Saskatchewan-based suppliers and sponsorships to non-profit organizations. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 5,000 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