2 New Internet options from Sasktel in Canadian Broadband http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r13152690 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:47:09 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:47:09 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13740414 snowpro2000 : do you have any idea what kind of wireless equipment they are using.

we run a small wisp on the east coast and we like to know what the big boys are doing.

thanks
Paul]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13740414 Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:57:03 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13646105 wilburyan : confirmed... it's not 900mhz... it's lower, although I don't think I'm allowed to be giving out exact details. But the frequency is licensed to Sasktel.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13646105 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:26:20 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13645869 wilburyan : I'm not sure about this... but i'd think that Sasktel would be using a licensed frequency and not a public one. This is just a guess... I'm not sure what they're using.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13645869 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 10:46:10 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13641474 bwilke1 : 900Mhz is a good choice for long distance coverage where line of site is iffy. Remember that attenuation of wireless signals is related to frequency. 5Ghz has much less range than 900Mhz, and 2.4Ghz is somewhere in the middle. So if your house is bordeline light of site with the tower, convince your neighbour to try it first before you buy. ;-) At 900Mhz it might work.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13641474 Sun, 12 Jun 2005 17:15:55 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13383990 wilburyan : Yep,

trees, hills and buildings are not your friend]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13383990 Wed, 11 May 2005 15:40:49 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13383140 Tikker_LoS :
said by z454:

Is a direct line of site with the tower needed for sasktel wireless?
thanks
pretty sure you need Line of Sight]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13383140 Wed, 11 May 2005 13:51:21 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13381753 wilburyan : The Total cost i posted for the wireless is a bit misleading.

I stated the equipment was 249... but i didn't say much about the installation fee. The install fee is another $250, so after it's all said and done it's a $500 touch just to get everything set up...

Other Sasktel dealers may have a lower installation fee... this is just the fee from Jump.ca]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13381753 Wed, 11 May 2005 10:17:15 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13236153 bogartfan : For HomeNet, Sasktel is using the 1800HG box. Damn fine wireless access on this baby. I cranked up the power on it and got signal at the park across the street from my house. :D Now I can surf and the kids can play.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13236153 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:01:30 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13231184 wilburyan : That's the one Tikker_LOS... although our store model is beige in color.

And yes you need to be in line of site of the tower. Coverage is approx 30KM radius around the tower.

To determine if your eligable you'll need to call jump.ca, I believe the procedure would then be to do a site assessment to see if we can get signal at your location.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13231184 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:24:39 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13228979 anon : Is a direct line of site with the tower needed for sasktel wireless?
thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13228979 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:05:06 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13228251 Tikker_LoS : the homenet modem/router is 2wire, I believe

»www.2wire.com/?p=8]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13228251 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:43:19 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13227642 wilburyan : Ah, i was refering to the HomeNet stuff.

so yes... that modem could very well be the right one.
Last i checked we didn't have the hardware in the store yet, when we do i believe our first install is for the construction site of the Circle drive / college drive overpass.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13227642 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:31:17 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13226829 Tikker_LoS : the wireless service is a docsis service, not dsl
and it's for sure the correct model ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13226829 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:55:45 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13226384 wilburyan : Nope that's not the one (at least it's not the one we have on display...) I'll find out the exact brand and model # of the one we have on display

And the USB link will not be supported. I'll post some picks of the device as well as some screenshots of the web interface.

Edit: I'm certain that is not the modem... seeing how it's a cable modem and Sasktel sells DSL service.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13226384 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:04:21 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13217088 bogartfan : I can confirm that is the correct modem. Although Sasktel is not supporting the USB networking option.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13217088 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:36:43 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13209947 Tikker_LoS : pretty sure it's one of these

»www.arrisi.com/consumer_products···_000.pdf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13209947 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:18:08 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13209813 anon : Hi. Do you know the make and model of the modem sasktel wireless is using?

Thanks ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13209813 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:03:35 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13204903 rgsaunders : Actually I have a 900MHz cordless phone and it is not an issue, they are not on the same frequency, just in the same spectrum.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13204903 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:56:00 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13198741 Tikker_LoS : haven't run into any microwaves that caused problems, personally]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13198741 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:24:43 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13197618 wilburyan : Funny you should mention that... with Home net they were experiencing interference problems during testing (not sure how it's doing in real world cause havn't really installed it much yet)

But 2.4ghz phones will cause problems for homenet... that and microwave ovens.

In my opinion they should have with with 802.11a 5ghz doesn't seem to have as much noise.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13197618 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 03:53:04 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13176850 Tikker_LoS : 900 Mhz?

I hope no one has cordless phones =P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13176850 Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:17:52 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13175954 rgsaunders : Actually this is a rural service, the town itself is served by DSL. The ISP is using the Motorola Canopy system, operates in license free 900mhz spectrum. Prices are, I agree, market driven, and that is perhaps why the disparity in pricing on the services. There is competition along the eastern Lake Ontario shoreline area.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13175954 Fri, 15 Apr 2005 06:47:59 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13171287 Tikker_LoS : Well

Napanee has a population of almost 8000

This highspeed is being rolled out to places of under 200, as well as farms

cost for the service is appropriate if you ask me]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13171287 Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:30:23 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13170993 rgsaunders : Nice to see the wireless rolling out, but the pricing is a little high. I have wireless highspeed with normally around 1.6 - 2 mbps down and around 700-800kpbs up, cost was 249 for equipment with install, 34.95 plus tax per month, no caps. ISP = Internet Horizons, Napanee, ON]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13170993 Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:58:51 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13168166 wilburyan : Well the wireless stuff was announced to the public last year sometime... but with only very brief details.

I didn't actually receive info until a couple weeks before it was being released... would have told you guys about it sooner but i don't want to get in trouble.

Something you might notice right now is that Sasktel is not advertising either of these services right now... but if you go to the website they are available for purchase. Right now they want signup to be slow so problems are kept to a minimum.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13168166 Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:09:00 EDT Re: 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13162328 Tikker_LoS : whoa, they roll that info out to the dealers quick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13162328 Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:48:38 EDT 2 New Internet options from Sasktel http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13152690 wilburyan : I work for a dealer that sells sasktel products... recently Sasktel came out with a couple of new services so I figure i should announce them in here.

The first product: Sasktel Wireless Internet

This program is just starting and coverage is not all that great yet, but the goal is to cover rural areas that are out of reach of DSL (DSL is now available in almost all communities in Saskatchewan)

The service costs 59.95 /month with a 249.00 equipment charge along with an installation fee. The download speeds are 2mbit, unsure of the upload as of yet... likey 384kbit

Target customers are likely those that live on a farm and have dial up internet. More info can be found @ www.sasktel.com

The 2nd new service: Sasktel HomeNet
HomeNet is an addon service to DSL... basicly it replaces the DSL modem with a DSL modem / 802.11g / 4 port switch
This service allows Sasktel to give support to home wireless networks (normally tech support won't help you set up your own network... wireless or otherwise)

The router is configured to be secure and allows the user to specify a dns name to your home network allowing you to securly access shares on your home network using a graphical web interface. Fee for homenet is 6.95/month

If you have any quests about either of the products feel free to post.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13152690 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:52:57 EDT