SaskTel cell phones are one of the few options for people living in rural Sasketchewan, because other networks -- like Rogers Wireless -- do not serve all the areas in the prairie province in Canada. As such, if you live in an area that isn't covered by a national carrier, SaskTel cell phones may be your only option for a completely wireless communication solution. Although the options may be somewhat limited in this way, SaskTel cell phones are still a good choice because they offer a good variety of mobile phones and calling plans.
SaskTel Cell Phones
Sasktel is short for Saskatchewan Telecommunications and is a government-owned crown corporation. This means that the government runs the company, keeping prices at a reasonable level for consumers. Sasktel is wholly owned by Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corporation, which manages assets of approximately $1.2 billion.
SaskTel Mobility is the cell phone arm of SaskTel, offering mobile phones and cellular service to the people of Saskatchewan. At this time, there are at least 20 or 30 different SaskTel cell phones available, providing the people of Saskatchewan a good number of choices.
SaskTel Cell Phone Technology
There are two main types of cell phone technology that are used in the world today. Operators like T-Mobile and AT&T use something called GSM, whereas mobile providers like Telus Mobility and SaskTel Mobility implement CDMA-based networks.
SaskTel not only provides the regular voice services over a normal CDMA connection, but they also have an EV-DO network for high-speed data. This is particularly use for BlackBerry users, for example, who want fast access to email and large multimedia attachments.
Popular Mobile Phones
As mentioned above, there are well over 20 SaskTel cell phones available. Here is but a small sample for you to consider. Please note that the information provided below is thought to be true at the time this article was written. Please contact your local SaskTel retailer or associate for the most up-to-date information.
- BlackBerry Storm 9530: Perhaps one of the most appealing smartphone being offered through SaskTel is this touchscreen BlackBerry. It may not have the great QWERTY keyboard characteristic of BlackBerry devices, but the innovative SurePress touchscreen technology makes up for it. The phone also has dual-mode functionality for international roaming, as well as a 3.2 megapixel camera, access to the BlackBerry App World, and 8GB of expandable memory.
- Motorola Hint QA30: Featuring a compact design that is suitable for trendy consumers, the Motorola QA30 will easily fit into the smallest of pockets. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard makes text messaging a breeze. Owners will also appreciate the music player, stereo Bluetooth support, and Windows Live Messenger capabilities.
- Samsung Link R351: For users who want a smartphone-like device without subscribing to a smartphone-like pricing, this well-connected phone could be the perfect fit. Link up with friends, family, and business associates with the full QWERTY keyboard. Surf the web with the pre-installed browser and connect with Blutooth. By skipping a conventional data plan, the Samsung R351 could be a great cell phone deal for the discerning consumer.
- LG 700 Bliss: If you want to stick with SaskTel but yearn for the style of the iPhone, the LG Bliss could be a good choice. This ultra-thin phone features a large 3.0-inch touchscreen display, offering handwriting recognition and a great mobile web experience. The full HTML browser and RSS reader put the Internet in the palm of your hand.
