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rapind 10 hours ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Closure of the Weatheradio service in Canada

> If I understand correctly, this service was for people who didn't have internet access, which with cell service, StarLink and similar services is become a very small minority of individuals.

You'd be surprised at how bad cell service is in Canadian areas that aren't even considered "boonies". There are often times when you're driving without cell service or any other options.

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I agree with that. Cell service in Canada is centred around cities and non-minor roads with most every that isn't in those categories it gets spotty pretty quickly and the non-existent.

https://www.planhub.ca/planhub/coverage-map




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