Sasktel using COWS to improve wireless phone service - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2011-11-29, 12:31 PM

SaskTel has announced that it is deploying 11 portable cellular towers to address 4G network congestion primarily in Regina and Saskatoon.

The portable towers, also referred to as COWS (Cellular On Wheels), will improve 4G coverage and capacity in the areas where they’re deployed by reducing the load on existing towers.

Tikker · 2011-12-01, 11:07 AM

and these are just a temporary measure until permanent additional towers are added

noah12 · 2011-12-01, 11:24 AM

I live in the nearby city, I work EMS and dropped calls are ridiculous. Since Sasktel went 4G apparently the system is overwhelmed, thus causing these dropped calls. I have been complaining of the Sasktel service for some time now since we depend on our cell phones to contact our hospitals. They keep saying there know the of problem but have not corrected the issue, kinda like beating a dead horse. This recent issue just adds to the compiling issue.

hugh · 2011-12-01, 11:33 AM

SaskTel says job cuts unrelated to 4G problems

Quote:

SaskTel has released nine managers and a chief technical officer without cause, but said it has nothing to do with recent problems plaguing the Crown corporation’s 4G network.

Guess at some point, you have to do something!

cooper83 · 2011-12-01, 12:08 PM

I fully expected this to be about the company using actual cattle to help improve wireless service. Wasn't sure how, but I figured Saskatchewan would be able to figure out a way to do it better than anyone!

polargeek · 2011-12-01, 11:17 PM

Since the first one was installed in my neighbourhood in Regina I haven't had a single called dropped in my house. So if they do indeed install more I will be more than happy with the service.

2011-11-29, 12:31 PM	#1
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2011-12-01, 11:07 AM	#2
Tikker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SaskTel Posts: 895	and these are just a temporary measure until permanent additional towers are added

2011-12-01, 11:24 AM	#3
noah12 DHC Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 453	I live in the nearby city, I work EMS and dropped calls are ridiculous. Since Sasktel went 4G apparently the system is overwhelmed, thus causing these dropped calls. I have been complaining of the Sasktel service for some time now since we depend on our cell phones to contact our hospitals. They keep saying there know the of problem but have not corrected the issue, kinda like beating a dead horse. This recent issue just adds to the compiling issue.

2011-12-01, 11:17 PM	#6
polargeek Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 29	Since the first one was installed in my neighbourhood in Regina I haven't had a single called dropped in my house. So if they do indeed install more I will be more than happy with the service.