3G Coverage Changes for Saskatchewan

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Heads up – there’s changes coming to wireless service in Saskatchewan.  

On December 31, 2025, some wireless network towers will stop supporting 3G/HSPA service in Saskatchewan and only LTE and/or 5G service will work in those areas. That means if your phone relies on 3G/HSPA, it might not be able to make and receive calls (including 9-1-1), send and receive texts, or use data in some areas. 

 Here’s what you need to know: 

  • Your Lüm phone recently connected to one of these towers using 3G/HSPA, and it’s not VoLTE (Voice over LTE) compatible. 
  • To keep using voice, text and data in areas where 3G/HSPA isn’t supported, you’ll need to switch to a VoLTE phone before December 31, 2025.  

 

For a list of VoLTE capable phones and how to enable its usage see:

https://help.lum.ca/kb/articles/69

If you require a new phone check out our phone buying tips here:

https://help.lum.ca/kb/articles/44

Coverage Map found here:

27537-map-3G-towers-20250710.pdf

Details around the coverage map:

In areas served by the North Portal and Tantallon CDO towers

  • 3G/HSPA service will no longer be available
  • Only LTE and/or 5G service will be available

In areas served by the other 63 towers

  • 3G/HSPA service will no longer be available from these towers
  • 3G/HSPA service may be available from other nearby towers that still support 3G/HSPA
    • 3G/HSPA coverage and speeds in these areas will be significantly reduced
  • LTE and/or 5G service will be available

In areas where 3G/HSPA service is not available

  • Devices that are not VoLTE-capable:
    • Will not be able to:
      • Make and receive voice calls (including 9-1-1)
      • Send and receive text messages
    • May not be able to use data service
  • Data-only devices that are not LTE or 5G-capable or do not have an LTE or 5G SIM card:
    • Will not be able to use data service

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