Dropped calls, no cell reception has some Edmonton residents frustrated by spotty service
Global News
Some Edmonton residents are frustrated with ongoing cellphone service issues: dropped calls and no reception are posing a problem, even though they live in a urban area.
Having a good cell phone signal is proving difficult for many Albertans — and not just those who live in rural areas where spotty service is to be expected.
Global News reported about the problem of dropped calls and no reception in Calgary this week, prompting people in Edmonton to speak out saying they’re suffering the same fate.
Amanda Delainey has been living in the McConachie neighbourhood for a few years now. The area is in the city’s northeast, near 66 Street and Anthony Henday Drive.
While she enjoys her community, there is one big problem: cell phone service inside her home.
“We get absolutely zero reception,” the Telus Mobility customer said.
With winter around the corner, and having a small child, she fears this could lead to a serious issue.
“Heaven forbid there is a snow storm or anything like that I’m completely stranded with a baby,” Delainey said.
The spotty cell service isn’t only in the north part of the city.
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