SASKTEL INTERNATIONAL AWARDED MANAGEMENT CONTRACT IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

July 8 2005

uly 8, 2005 - SaskTel International (SI) has been awarded a management contract by Laqtel Ltd., a Trinidad based investor group, to design, build and operate a CDN$125 million Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) cellular network business in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago. Laqtel was successful in the June 23rd spectrum auction and was awarded one of two domestic mobile communications licenses.

"Sharing expertise with the world by delivering world-class network consulting and project management services enables SaskTel International to continue bringing revenue back home to benefit the people of Saskatchewan," Maynard Sonntag, Minister Responsible for SaskTel said. "SaskTel International continues to strengthen its stature in the international consulting field and it is strongly positioned for any future business in this field."

"As one of the top 20 international consulting firms in the world, SaskTel International offers a wealth of experience in the telecommunications industry and we are pleased to award this management contract to them," Stephen Scoon, Laqtel Acting Chairman said. "Laqtel is determined to ensure that the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago enjoy the leading technology that is currently emerging as one of the dominant mobile technologies in the world and we felt that SI was the best company to deliver on this project."

"SaskTel International is pleased with this latest fee-for-service contract that will develop, improve and expand the telecommunications system in Trinidad and Tobago," Robert Watson, SaskTel President and CEO said. "Leveraging SaskTel's core strengths of designing, building and operating advanced networks in new markets will continue to be a primary focus for us."

Fulfillment of this long term contract will require a significant number of SaskTel International resources including senior technical and sales and marketing managers. Other expertise that will be required from SaskTel will include network planning, design and operations, billing, process and customer care. Much of the work will take place in Trinidad and Tobago with the assistance of key support personnel in Saskatchewan .

About SaskTel International

SaskTel International provides engineering consulting, project management, and software solutions around the world. Since 1986, SaskTel International has assisted in generating $486 million in revenue with total profits of $121 million through its three lines of business - software solutions, project management and investments. SaskTel International is a wholly owned subsidiary of SaskTel, the leading full service communications company in Saskatchewan, offering complete wireline, wireless, Internet and e-business solutions over a state-of-the-art, digital network.

SaskTel International's diversification initiatives provide the new revenues required to continue the delivery of high speed internet, digital cellular and other vital services across the province of Saskatchewan. The web site for SaskTel International is www.sasktel-international.com.

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Michelle Englot
SaskTel Corporate Affairs
Phone: (306) 777-4476
E-mail: michelle.englot@sasktel.sk.ca