oxio vs. Sasktel
SaskTel is Saskatchewan's Crown-owned provider, with infiNET fibre. oxio sells in Saskatchewan over Rogers West cable, with no term contract and $0 setup.
Published · Updated : Added sourced facts, public reviews and complaint data.
What's actually different
- SaskTel is owned by the Government of Saskatchewan
- oxio is available in Saskatchewan over cable
- oxio: no term contract, $0 setup, modem lent
A provincial Crown corporation
SaskTel is owned by the Government of Saskatchewan [1], and its infiNET service is its fibre-to-the-home network [2]. It's the default in the province, and it's also one of the few big incumbents with very little public review data: only five reviews on Trustpilot, too few to say anything about [3].
It's also a small source of formal complaints: 15 accepted by the CCTS from August 2024 to January 2025 [4].
Where oxio fits in Saskatchewan
oxio sells in Saskatchewan [5] over the Rogers West cable network (the former Shaw network) [6]. So the real choice here is SaskTel fibre vs. cable through oxio. oxio has no term contract [8] and $0 activation, installation and shipping, with the modem lent [7].
If you have SaskTel fibre and you're happy, fibre upload speeds are hard to beat. If you mostly want a lower, fixed monthly price, check oxio at your address.
SaskTel vs. oxio, sourced
| What | The facts |
|---|---|
| Who owns it | The Government of Saskatchewan (Crown corporation). [1] |
| Network | infiNET fibre-to-the-home, plus other technologies across the province. [2] |
| Complaints (CCTS, Aug. 2024 – Jan. 2025) | 15 accepted complaints. [4] |
| oxio's side | Available in Saskatchewan over Rogers West cable; no term contract; $0 setup; modem lent. [5][6][7][8] |
Sources
- Wikipedia: SaskTel
- SaskTel: What is infiNET?
- Trustpilot: SaskTel reviews
- CCTS accepted complaints, Aug. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025 (data file)
- oxio: Moving FAQ (provinces served)
- oxio: Ground rules (networks, guarantee, fees)
- oxio Help Centre: activation, shipping and equipment fees
- oxio: Internet plans and FAQ
Researched by Simon. Last checked: . Facts are checked against the linked sources on the date shown. Prices and policies change, so confirm with the provider before you decide. Opinions are ours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Switching From Sasktel
The practical stuff, answered.
oxio sells in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, over Cogeco, Vidéotron or Rogers cable depending on the area. It isn't available in Atlantic Canada. Enter your address on oxio's site to see the plans at your exact address.
Get Your Free Monthoxio lists $0 for activation, installation and shipping, and lends you the modem at no charge. What you may owe Sasktel depends on your current agreement, so check its end date and any equipment you need to return.
Get Your Free MonthUsually just a few days from signup to being online. Keep your Sasktel service active until oxio is confirmed working, then cancel — that avoids any gap in your internet.
Get Your Free MonthReturn it through Sasktel's own process once you've cancelled — oxio ships you its own equipment regardless, so there's no overlap or workaround needed.
Get Your Free MonthReady to leave Sasktel behind?
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