SaskTel delivers infiNET to Nokomis, Strasbourg and 36 other communities

- Media Release, Sasktel

June 9th, 2025

Key points from this Story:

SaskTel launched infiNET in 38 communities.

Internet speeds reach up to 1 Gbps.

Part of the Rural Fibre Initiative expansion.

$280 million invested by SaskTel by 2027.

infiNET will reach 85% of Saskatchewan homes.

Service upgrades may take several months.

On June 9th, SaskTel announced it began launching SaskTel infiNETTM service in the communities of Nokomis, Strasbourg, Aberdeen, Arcola, Asquith, Avonlea, Balcarres, Cabri, Churchbridge, Craik, Cupar, Eastend, Elrose, Eston, Gravelbourg, Grenfell, Hepburn, Herbert, Île-à-la-Crosse, Kenosee Lake, Kerrobert, La Loche, Langenburg, Lanigan, Leroy, Manitou Beach, Marshall, McLean, Milestone, Muenster, Ponteix, Qu’Appelle, Rouleau, Spiritwood, Stoughton, Vonda, Wadena, and Wilkie. Delivering ultra

“Our government is delivering for Saskatchewan people by directing SaskTel to expand its high-speed broadband network to small towns and villages across our province through the Rural Fibre Initiative,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “With SaskTel’s infiNET service now available in 38 additional communities, more families and businesses will benefit from faster internet and enhanced connectivity. Whether it’s supporting students with online learning, helping businesses grow, or keeping families connected, this investment is another step toward building a stronger, more connected Saskatchewan.”

SaskTel infiNET service delivers internet speeds of up to a Gigabit per second (Gbps), allowing subscribers to browse, stream, and share content faster than ever before. Additionally, SaskTel will be able to increase the capacity of the infiNET network to meet the evolving needs of customers.

“We are thrilled to bring the incredible speed and power of Saskatchewan’s largest fibre optic broadband network to these communities,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “For SaskTel, the work we are doing to upgrade both our provincial broadband and wireless networks is more than just infrastructure improvements; it’s about building a brighter and more connected future for our province by ensuring the people of Saskatchewan have access to the tools and technologies they need to grow and thrive in the digital era.”

This latest expansion of the infiNET network is part of SaskTel’s Rural Fibre Initiative. The Rural Fibre Initiative is a multi-phase program that will see SaskTel invest $280 million to bring infiNET service to nearly 200 rural communities by the end of 2027. Once the announced phases of the Rural Fibre Initiative are complete, SaskTel’s infiNET network will reach nearly 85% of all Saskatchewan households and businesses.

Due to their diverse needs and varying complexities, it will take several months before all business customers and multi-dwelling units will be able to convert to infiNET service. Customers are encouraged to use SaskTel’s Service Availability Tool to check if they are ready to be upgraded to infiNET service.