“The joint venture is still subject to closing conditions and negotiations between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If this does go ahead, however, the outcome will theoretically be good for everyone. Customers should get access to stronger, more reliable connectivity in areas that struggled with mobile service, and satellite services can more easily serve folks in areas that traditional cell networks can’t cover.”

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https://www.theverge.com/tech/930336/att-tmobile-verizon-joint-venture-agreement-satellite-coverage

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon team up to eliminate coverage dead zones

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have agreed to work together under a new joint venture that aims to end wireless dead zones in the US.

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'Dropped calls' and 'dead zones': Pincher Creek feeling poor cell service pinch
Businesses missing customer calls, emergency services unable to access information, and pastors not reaching their congregations — several residents of Pincher Creek, Alta., say they're being affected by spotty cell service and mobile data. Some experts say it's part of a nationwide pattern of poor rural connectivity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/pincher-creek-cellphone-coverage-9.7136339?cmp=rss
'Dropped calls' and 'dead zones': Southern Alberta town feeling poor cell service pinch
Businesses missing customer calls, emergency services unable to access information, and pastors not reaching their congregations — several residents of Pincher Creek, Alta., say they're being affected by spotty cell service and mobile data. Some experts say it's part of a nationwide pattern of poor rural connectivity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/pincher-creek-cellphone-coverage-9.7136339?cmp=rss
P.E.I. government hopes micro towers will boost cell service across the Island
The provincial government has issued a request for proposals looking for a contractor to install a network of micro cell towers. The province hopes they will help strengthen cell and data signals in up to 17 locations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-province-looks-to-boost-cell-service-micro-cell-towers-9.7112328?cmp=rss
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Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies
Among those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11616813/rural-cell-service-nova-scotia-new-brunswick/
Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies
Among those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.
#cellservice #emergencies #NovaScotia #Canada #ruralcellservice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11616813/rural-cell-service-nova-scotia-new-brunswick/
Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies
Among those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.
#cellservice #emergencies #NovaScotia #Canada #ruralcellservice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11616813/rural-cell-service-nova-scotia-new-brunswick/