wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
| 2 New Internet options from Sasktel
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. |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | whoa, they roll that info out to the dealers quick |
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wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
| reply to 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. |
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rgsaunders
join:2004-08-28
Napanee, ON
| reply to wilburyan
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 |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | 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 |
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rgsaunders
join:2004-08-28
Napanee, ON
| reply to wilburyan
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. |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | 900 Mhz?
I hope no one has cordless phones =P |
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wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
| 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. |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | haven't run into any microwaves that caused problems, personally |
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rgsaunders
join:2004-08-28
Napanee, ON | reply to Tikker_LoS
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. |
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z454
@sympatico.ca | Hi. Do you know the make and model of the modem sasktel wireless is using?
Thanks |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | reply to wilburyan
pretty sure it's one of these
»www.arrisi.com/consumer_products···_000.pdf |
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bogartfan
join:2003-03-14
Regina, SK | I can confirm that is the correct modem. Although Sasktel is not supporting the USB networking option. |
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wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
1 edit | 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. |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | the wireless service is a docsis service, not dsl
and it's for sure the correct model  |
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wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
| reply to 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. |
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | the homenet modem/router is 2wire, I believe
»www.2wire.com/?p=8 |
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z454
@sympatico.ca | reply to wilburyan
Is a direct line of site with the tower needed for sasktel wireless?
thanks |
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wilburyan
join:2002-08-01
| reply to Tikker_LoS
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. |
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bogartfan
join:2003-03-14
Regina, SK
| reply to wilburyan
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.  Now I can surf and the kids can play. |
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