Pincher Creek Residents Feel the Pinch of Poor Cell Service

Residents in Pincher Creek, Alberta, are experiencing poor cell service, with dropped calls and dead zones. Mayor Wayne Oliver and business owner Jayna Adair report frequent issues, while Professor Michael McNally notes that historically, major telecommunications companies have focused on urban areas. Rogers has installed a new cell tower in the area, but Telus is evaluating options to improve service quality. Poor mobile network access can limit opportunities for rural communities to attract tourists and new industries.