SaskTel infiNET is one of Saskatchewan’s strongest home internet choices when fibre reaches your address. The connection is fast and upload speeds are useful, but the best advertised prices usually require a two-year term and can rise sharply when the promotion ends.
Updated October 2026 · Independent Canadian review
This review explains the current plans, the real cost after promotions, fibre availability, Wi-Fi equipment, rural options, and the competitors worth checking before you sign.
940/500Mbps top residential fibre speed
81%of Saskatchewan homes and businesses fibre-accessible*
194communities connected by March 31, 2026*
94%of the population covered by SaskTel 5G*
*The coverage figures come from SaskTel’s 2025–26 annual results. Fibre and plan availability still need to be checked for the exact street address.
SaskTel review: the quick verdict
Best starting point
infiNET 300 for many families
Its 300 Mbps download and 150 Mbps upload speeds are enough for several streams, video calls, gaming, school, and everyday smart-home use at the same time.
Strongest reason to choose it
Fibre right to the home
Where available, infiNET is a true fibre-to-the-home connection. It is usually a better long-term choice than DSL and offers much stronger uploads than many cable plans.
Main catch
Read the post-promo price
The lowest long-term advertised prices normally require a 24-month agreement. Save the written offer and note what the plan will cost when every credit expires.
What is SaskTel?
SaskTel is Saskatchewan’s provincial telecommunications Crown corporation. It sells home internet, wireless, TV, home phone, security, and business services. Unlike a privately owned national carrier, its shareholder is the Government of Saskatchewan through Crown Investments Corporation.
The newest full-year results are stronger and more current than the figures previously shown on this page. For the year ending March 31, 2026, SaskTel reported $1.398 billion in operating revenue, $104.7 million in net income, more than 1.3 million customer connections, and $443.3 million in capital investment. It also declared $41.9 million in dividends to Crown Investments Corporation.
Public ownership does not automatically make SaskTel the cheapest choice. It does help explain why the company invests in fibre, wireless towers, and northern infrastructure across a province where many communities are expensive to serve. The connection available at your house still matters more than the company name.
Start with the technology: SaskTel infiNET is fibre-to-the-home. SaskTel interNET is older DSL service. They are not close substitutes. If both are shown in your area, confirm which one reaches the exact unit or house before comparing prices. Our Canadian internet connection guide explains the practical differences.
SaskTel internet plans and prices
SaskTel’s public plan page lists infiNET fibre speeds from 40 Mbps to 1 Gig and interNET DSL speeds from 5 to 50 Mbps. The four fibre tiers below are the ones most households are likely to compare. Prices were checked on October 16, 2026 and can change by promotion, bundle, location, and eligibility.
Do not compare only the first bill. SaskTel was showing separate short introductory offers and 24-month offers when this review was checked. The cards below use the advertised 24-month new-customer price, followed by the regular contract price and the no-contract price. Taxes and optional add-ons are extra.
Popular infiNET fibre plans
Smaller households
infiNET 150
150 Mbps down / 75 Mbps up
$65/month for 24 months
$90 regular contract price · $100 without a two-year contract
A sensible choice for one or two people, regular streaming, video calls, browsing, and lighter work from home.
Best value for many homes
infiNET 300
300 Mbps down / 150 Mbps up
$75/month for 24 months
$110 regular contract price · $120 without a two-year contract
A strong starting point for families that stream, game, study, and work from home across several devices.
Busy households
infiNET 600
600 Mbps down / 300 Mbps up
$90/month for 24 months
$130 regular contract price · $140 without a two-year contract
Useful when many people are online at once or the household regularly moves large files, uploads video, or downloads big games.
Highest residential tier
infiNET 1 Gig
Up to 940 Mbps down / 500 Mbps up
$105/month for 24 months
$150 regular contract price · $160 without a two-year contract
Best reserved for very busy homes, frequent large transfers, creators, home labs, or people who know they can use the extra capacity.
Included on the published plans: unlimited usage, 24/7 support, one Wi-Fi-enabled gateway, and free basic installation. SaskTel also advertises bundle savings, but Universal Broadband Fund infiNET plans are not eligible for bundle discounts. Confirm the written offer for your address.
interNET DSL plans where fibre is unavailable
Older interNET and interNET Extended connections remain important in communities and buildings that have not been converted to fibre. They include unlimited usage, but upload speed is the biggest limitation for video calls, cloud backups, security cameras, and sending large files.
| Plan | Advertised speed | 24-month offer | Regular contract price | No-contract price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| interNET 25 | 25 Mbps down / 2 Mbps up | $60/month | $80/month | $90/month |
| interNET 50 | 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up | $70/month | $90/month | $100/month |
SaskTel also lists 5 and 10 Mbps DSL tiers in some locations. They can provide a basic connection when choices are extremely limited, but most households should compare local fixed wireless, Rogers, Access Communications, Xplore, or Starlink before settling for those speeds.
Contract and equipment costs to check
Early cancellation
SaskTel’s current two-year terms say cancelling or downgrading can cost $15 for each full month left in the agreement.
Price after credits
Ask for the introductory price, 24-month price, regular contract price, and no-contract price as four separate figures.
Wi-Fi add-ons
The main gateway is included. Whole Home Wi-Fi is a separate mesh service unless your offer specifically includes it.
Use the Internet Cost Calculator to compare the full term, not just the first few discounted months. The Internet Promo Expiry Calculator can also help you mark the date to review the plan before credits disappear.
SaskTel plan picker
This tool gives you a sensible starting speed when infiNET is available. It does not use promotional prices, because those can change faster than the needs of your household.
A faster plan will not fix weak Wi-Fi in one room. If a wired speed test is healthy but a bedroom or basement is slow, fix placement or coverage before paying for more internet speed.
infiNET fibre coverage and rural expansion
SaskTel’s newest annual results say fibre service was accessible to 81% of Saskatchewan homes and businesses as of March 31, 2026. The same report counted more than 235,000 infiNET connections across 194 communities. SaskTel’s consumer page now describes infiNET as available in more than 200 communities and growing.
The Rural Fibre Initiative is a $280 million program intended to bring infiNET to nearly 200 rural communities by the end of 2027. SaskTel says completing the announced phases should make infiNET available to nearly 85% of Saskatchewan households and businesses.
The Aurora Northern Broadband Program covers fibre-to-the-home work in more than 40 remote communities, plus new wireless sites along Highway 106 and in areas including Birch Narrows First Nation, Island Lake, and Turnor Lake. SaskTel reported investing $63.1 million in Aurora during 2025–26.
Check the house, not just the town. A community can be listed as fibre-ready while a specific apartment, acreage, or business building is still waiting. Use SaskTel’s current infiNET coverage checker and ask what technology will enter the property.
What about SaskTel 5G?
SaskTel reported more than 930 wireless sites converted to 5G and coverage reaching 94% of Saskatchewan’s population by March 31, 2026. In May 2026, it also announced upgrades at more than 160 additional rural, Indigenous, and highway-area sites. That is useful for mobile service, but it should not be confused with unlimited wired home internet. SaskTel’s current Mobile Internet plans have data allowances and extra-use charges.
Gateway, Whole Home Wi-Fi, and real-world speed
Published SaskTel home internet plans include one Wi-Fi-enabled gateway. That may be enough for a smaller or more open home. Long houses, thick walls, finished basements, and detached workspaces can need more coverage.
SaskTel’s Whole Home Wi-Fi service currently uses two eero Pro 6E devices. SaskTel lists the regular price at $12 per month after a short introductory offer, with extra units at $5 per month each. Some internet promotions include it for a period, so check whether the mesh equipment is a permanent inclusion, a temporary credit, or an added monthly charge.
Test beside the gateway
Run a speed test close to the gateway first. This separates a weak internet line from a weak Wi-Fi signal elsewhere in the home.
Move it into the open
A central, elevated position usually works better than a basement corner, closed cabinet, or spot behind a television.
Add mesh only when needed
Use room-by-room results to decide whether you need a better location, Ethernet, or mesh rather than buying equipment blindly.
Use our Canadian Internet Speed Test to record your results, then try the Router Placement Checker if the problem changes from room to room. Our mesh Wi-Fi, extender, and router comparison explains which upgrade solves which problem.
SaskTel pros and cons
What SaskTel does well
- True fibre-to-the-home in a growing number of communities
- Useful residential upload speeds from 75 to 500 Mbps
- Unlimited usage on published infiNET and interNET plans
- One gateway and basic installation included
- Direct Saskatchewan support and stores
- Strong investment in rural, northern, and Indigenous connectivity
- Internet, wireless, and TV bundle discounts for eligible homes
What to watch
- The lowest long-term prices normally need a two-year agreement
- Promotional credits can hide a large later price increase
- Cancelling or downgrading early can trigger a remaining-month fee
- Residential fibre speeds are not fully symmetrical
- Homes without infiNET may be limited to slow DSL
- Whole Home Wi-Fi can become an extra monthly charge
- Availability can differ between nearby buildings and rural properties
SaskTel alternatives in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan choices vary sharply by city, town, building, and rural property. These are the alternatives most worth checking. Do not assume the same provider or speed is available across an entire community.
Rogers/Shaw
Rogers advertises cable and selected fibre service in Saskatchewan, with local pages showing speeds up to 2 Gbps in cities such as Saskatoon and Swift Current. Cable uploads may be much lower than SaskTel fibre uploads.
Access Communications
This Saskatchewan co-operative offers cable, fibre, and rural fixed-wireless services in eligible areas. It is a particularly useful comparison where SaskTel only offers DSL or where Access has upgraded local infrastructure.
FlexNetworks
FlexNetworks sells symmetrical pure-fibre plans in selected Saskatchewan communities and buildings, including speeds up to 2.5 Gbps in some served areas. Coverage is much narrower than SaskTel’s.
Starlink
Starlink is most useful for farms, acreages, remote homes, and cabins that cannot get dependable wired service. It is normally less attractive than good fibre because speed and latency vary and the dish needs open sky.
Xplore or local fixed wireless
Fixed wireless can be a better rural fit when a nearby tower has a clear path to the property. Ask neighbours about evening performance and confirm any installation, equipment, and data rules.
Independent fibre access
The CRTC has set wholesale access terms for SaskTel fibre, but an independent provider’s retail availability is still address-specific. Some newer fibre builds can also receive a temporary exemption.
| Option | Best reason to check it | Main caution |
|---|---|---|
| SaskTel infiNET | True fibre, good uploads, wide provincial expansion | Best price usually needs a term |
| Rogers/Shaw | Fast cable or selected fibre in served areas | Confirm upload speed and connection type |
| Access Communications | Local co-operative with urban and rural networks | Technology and speed vary by location |
| FlexNetworks | Symmetrical fibre where available | Limited footprint |
| Starlink | Remote properties beyond good wired service | Needs open sky; performance varies |
Use the offer in writing. Before switching, ask each provider to list the connection type, download and upload speed, first-month price, ongoing promotional price, regular price, equipment, installation, term, cancellation charge, and every bundle condition. This makes very different offers comparable.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns SaskTel?
SaskTel is a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Saskatchewan through Crown Investments Corporation. It remains publicly owned and operates only in Saskatchewan for home internet service.
Is SaskTel internet good?
SaskTel infiNET is a strong option when fibre reaches the address. It offers a direct fibre connection, unlimited usage, and upload speeds from 75 to 500 Mbps on the main tiers. SaskTel interNET DSL is much slower, so the answer changes depending on the line available at your home.
Is SaskTel infiNET really fibre?
Yes. SaskTel describes infiNET as fibre-to-the-home. The residential plans are not fully symmetrical, however. The current top tier is advertised at up to 940 Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload.
Does SaskTel home internet have unlimited data?
SaskTel’s published residential infiNET and interNET plans include unlimited usage. Mobile Internet is different: its current wireless plans include set data amounts and charge for additional data.
Do I need a two-year SaskTel contract?
No. SaskTel lists month-to-month options, but the strongest long-term advertised discounts usually require a two-year agreement. Current terms say cancelling or downgrading may cost $15 for every full month remaining.
What happens when a SaskTel internet promotion ends?
The promotional credit ends and the applicable regular price takes over unless you change plans or enter a new agreement. Keep the Critical Information Summary and use our promo expiry calculator to review the account before the credit disappears.
What should I do if SaskTel cannot resolve a billing or service problem?
Contact SaskTel first and keep your bills, contract, chat transcripts, dates, and reference numbers. If the issue remains unresolved and falls within its mandate, the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services offers a free complaint process for Canadian consumers.
Useful next steps
Find providers for your city
Start with the companies and connection types that actually serve your community.
Choose a sensible speed
A bigger number is not always useful. Match the tier to the household before comparing prices.
Compare reviewed providers
Use the connection, region, and household filters to build a shortlist.
Compare the full cost
Calculate the average cost after promotional credits, equipment, and setup charges.
Fix weak rooms
Find out whether the gateway is in the wrong spot before paying for mesh or more speed.
Compare rural internet
See when satellite makes sense and when a wired or fixed-wireless option is still better.
Before ordering SaskTel
Check the exact address, ask whether the line is infiNET or interNET, and save a copy of the complete offer. Then compare at least one alternative using the regular price, not only the opening discount.
How we reviewed SaskTel: We checked SaskTel’s public residential plan page, infiNET availability information, Whole Home Wi-Fi details, current contract terms, 2025–26 annual results, 2026 network announcements, and the CRTC’s 2026 wholesale fibre order. We also checked current public information from Rogers, Access Communications, and FlexNetworks for the alternatives section. Prices were last verified October 16, 2026. InternetAdvice.ca has no affiliate relationship with SaskTel or the other providers named here.
Official sources: SaskTel internet plans · 2025–26 SaskTel results · infiNET availability · Whole Home Wi-Fi · CRTC Telecom Order 2026-77
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