SaskTel and Rogers are both internet providers available in Saskatchewan, but they operate very differently. SaskTel is Saskatchewan's incumbent provincial provider, serving the entire province over its own DSL, fibre (infiNET), and mobile fixed wireless network. It is the dominant home internet provider in the province and offers the broadest coverage footprint in rural and small-town Saskatchewan. Rogers entered Saskatchewan through its acquisition of Shaw and now delivers internet via its Xfinity brand over fibre infrastructure in urban and suburban communities. Rogers Xfinity plans in Saskatchewan require a 24-month term and carry promotional pricing that reverts to a higher regular rate after two years, while SaskTel plans are also offered on a 24-month basis with the option to switch from monthly to a 2-year contract and save $10/month. Both providers include modem equipment in the monthly plan price.
Plans and pricing
SaskTel offers 10 plans across DSL (interNET), fibre (infiNET), and mobile fixed wireless tiers. Pricing follows a three-tier structure: a 3-month introductory rate, a 24-month contract rate (with a higher regular rate after the term), and a no-contract month-to-month rate. The mobile fixed wireless plans start at $40/month (50 GB) with no contract. Wired fibre infiNET plans start at $70/month for infiNET 150 on a 24-month contract (introductory for the first 3 months), rising to $90/month after the promotional period and $100/month on no-contract terms. DSL interNET plans are available in areas without fibre. Rogers Xfinity in Saskatchewan offers 4 plans, all on fibre infrastructure, starting at $50/month (promotional) for 100/100 Mbps on a 24-month term. SaskTel's 24-month contract fibre entry price is higher than Rogers' promotional entry price, but SaskTel offers superior upload speeds at the gigabit tier and higher, and a no-contract option Rogers does not provide on its fibre plans.
SaskTel's 24-month contract fibre pricing ranges from $70/month (3-month intro rate) then $90/month for infiNET 150, up to $105/month intro then $150/month for the gigabit plan. No-contract rates are higher: $100/month for infiNET 150 and $160/month for infiNET 1 Gig. Rogers Xfinity promotional pricing in Saskatchewan runs for 24 months, with the entry fibre plan at $50/month (then $110/month regular) and the 2 Gbps tier at $80/month (then $160/month regular). On the infiNET 300 and 600 plans, Whole Home Wi-Fi is included at no extra cost with a 2-year SaskTel contract. SaskTel also offers bundle discounts of $25/month with maxTV, $20/month with maxTV Stream, or $5/month with a SaskTel wireless plan. Rogers Xfinity subscribers can add Xfinity Pro for $20/month and the Xfinity StreamSaver add-on (save over 30%), and Rogers provides a $50 bill credit and a $5/month pre-authorized payment discount on Saskatchewan fibre plans.
Network and coverage
Coverage is the most important differentiator between these two providers in Saskatchewan. SaskTel serves the entire province - urban centres, smaller cities, towns, and rural communities - across its DSL, fibre, and mobile wireless network. Rogers Xfinity Saskatchewan coverage is limited to select urban and suburban communities served by Shaw's legacy fibre infrastructure, which Rogers acquired. In areas where both providers are available, the choice comes down to pricing, speed tiers, and contract terms. In rural Saskatchewan and smaller communities, SaskTel is typically the only one of the two available.
SaskTel has the broader coverage footprint across Saskatchewan. Its DSL network reaches rural areas and smaller towns where fibre is not yet available, and its mobile fixed wireless option extends service further still. Rogers Xfinity fibre in Saskatchewan is available in urban centres served by the former Shaw network and is not province-wide. If you are outside a major urban or suburban centre in Saskatchewan, SaskTel is likely the only option of the two.
Head-to-head comparison
| SaskTel | Rogers (SK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (fibre, promo intro) | $70/mo (infiNET 150, 150/75 Mbps · first 3 mo) | $50/mo (Starter 100, 100/100 Mbps · 24-mo term) |
| Starting price (fibre, contract rate) | $90/mo (infiNET 150, no contract: $100/mo) | $110/mo (Starter 100, regular after promo) |
| Entry fibre upload speed | 75 Mbps (150/75 Mbps plan) | 100 Mbps (100/100 Mbps plan) |
| Gigabit plan price (promo) | $105/mo (940/500 Mbps · 24-mo contract) | $70/mo (1000/200 Mbps · 24-mo contract) |
| Gigabit upload speed | 500 Mbps (940/500 Mbps plan) | 200 Mbps (1000/200 Mbps plan) |
| Top residential speed | 940 Mbps down / 500 Mbps up | 2,000 Mbps down / 200 Mbps up |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (fibre plans) · 200-600 GB (5G wireless) |
| Contract options | No contract, or 24-month (all wired plans) | 24-month (fibre) · No contract (5G wireless) |
| Whole Home Wi-Fi included | Yes, with 2-year contract on infiNET 300 and 600 | Not included |
| Modem / equipment included | Yes (Wi-Fi gateway included) | Yes (modem rental included) |
| Installation fee | Free basic installation; self-install available on some infiNET plans | $50 bill credit (offsets installation costs) |
| 24/7 support included | Yes | Yes |
| Bundle discount (TV) | $25/mo with maxTV; $20/mo with maxTV Stream | TV and internet bundle available |
| Bundle discount (mobile) | $5/mo with SaskTel wireless plan | Confirm with Rogers |
| Streaming add-on | Not offered | Xfinity StreamSaver (save over 30%) |
| Auto-pay discount | Not offered | $5/mo off with pre-authorized payment |
| Province-wide SK coverage | Yes (urban, rural, and remote) | No (select urban/suburban communities only) |
| Customer rating | No rating yet (Topicks.ca) | No rating yet (Topicks.ca) |
Contract and pricing details
SaskTel gives customers the flexibility to start on a month-to-month rate and switch to a 24-month term later to unlock the $10/month discount. Rogers Xfinity fibre plans in Saskatchewan are only available on a 24-month term. Both providers offer promotional pricing for the first 24 months with higher regular rates afterward. SaskTel also offers a no-contract 5G Home Internet mobile wireless option at $40/month for 50 GB and $95/month for 120 GB, which is not unlimited and is a separate product from its wired fibre and DSL service. Rogers offers no-contract 5G wireless home internet plans in some regions as well, with three tiers: Essentials (200 GB, $60/month), Popular (600 GB, $70/month), and Ultimate (unlimited data, $100/month). Only the Ultimate tier is unlimited; Essentials and Popular carry data caps. These are not the same as its Xfinity fibre product.
Equipment and installation
SaskTel includes free basic installation and one Wi-Fi enabled gateway with all plans, plus 24/7 support at no additional cost. Self-install is available in some cases on infiNET fibre plans. Whole Home Wi-Fi is available as an add-on across all SaskTel plans. Rogers includes modem rental in its monthly price and provides a $50 bill credit on Saskatchewan fibre plans.
Perks and add-ons
SaskTel bundles 24/7 customer support and a Wi-Fi gateway with every internet plan at no extra charge. Whole Home Wi-Fi is available as an add-on. Saskatchewan households can save $25/month by bundling internet with maxTV, or $20/month with maxTV Stream, and $5/month with a SaskTel wireless mobile plan. The 2-year contract option saves $10/month compared to the month-to-month rate.
Rogers Xfinity in Saskatchewan includes a $50 bill credit and a $5/month pre-authorized payment discount on fibre plans. Rogers offers a TV and internet bundle for households that want both services on one account. The Xfinity StreamSaver add-on provides streaming service savings of over 30%.
Customer support
SaskTel offers a wider range of free support channels, including phone, live chat, in-store assistance, and social media support. It also provides 24/7 customer support with all plans at no additional cost. Rogers offers multiple support channels as well, including technical support available 24/7, Monday through Sunday. Neither provider has accumulated customer ratings on Topicks.ca at this time.
Who should choose which?
- You live outside a major urban centre in Saskatchewan: SaskTel is the only option of the two for rural and smaller communities across the province
- You want free basic installation and 24/7 support included at no extra charge on every plan
- You need strong upload speeds: SaskTel infiNET fibre offers up to 500 Mbps upload versus Rogers' 200 Mbps cap
- You want month-to-month flexibility with the option to switch to a 2-year term and save $10/month
- You already use SaskTel for mobile or TV: bundle discounts of $5-$25/month are available
- You want Whole Home Wi-Fi as an available add-on with a gateway included in the plan
- You live in an urban or suburban Saskatchewan community served by Rogers Xfinity and want multi-gigabit speeds: Rogers offers 2 Gbps download where SaskTel tops at 940 Mbps
- You want a lower promotional entry price: Rogers Xfinity Starter 100 opens at $50/month for 100/100 Mbps fibre during the 24-month term
- You want to bundle home internet with Rogers TV or use the Xfinity StreamSaver add-on
- You want a no-contract fixed wireless internet option (5G Home Internet, noting data caps apply)
- You prefer Rogers' broader national ecosystem if you also use Rogers services in other provinces
SaskTel wins on province-wide coverage, upload speeds, support value, and contract flexibility. It is the only option of the two for most of Saskatchewan outside major urban centres. Its infiNET fibre plans deliver symmetrical-class upload speeds (up to 500 Mbps) well beyond what Rogers Xfinity offers, and its inclusion of 24/7 support, free installation, and a Wi-Fi gateway at no extra cost adds meaningful value. Bundle discounts with maxTV and SaskTel wireless make it a strong option for existing SaskTel customers.
Rogers Xfinity wins on maximum download speed, entry upload speed, and promotional pricing in the Saskatchewan urban communities it serves. Its 2 Gbps Xfinity fibre tier exceeds SaskTel's 940 Mbps ceiling, and the Xfinity Starter 100 plan at $50/month is the lowest promotional fibre starting price of the two — with 100/100 Mbps symmetrical speeds that edge out SaskTel's entry upload tier. The gigabit plan at $70/month during the promotional term is also significantly cheaper than SaskTel's $105/month intro rate for the infiNET 1 Gig. The Xfinity StreamSaver add-on and TV bundle give Rogers a stronger streaming ecosystem. However, Rogers' regular rates after the 24-month promotional period are considerably higher than SaskTel's equivalent plans.
For most Saskatchewan residents, the decision starts with a simple coverage check: SaskTel is available province-wide while Rogers Xfinity is available in select communities only. Where both are available, SaskTel's superior upload speeds and all-in support value make it a strong default, unless Rogers' current promotional pricing or its multi-gigabit speed tiers are the priority.
View the SaskTel internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability in your area. Confirm Rogers Xfinity availability directly with Rogers for your address.
