Every notice how your cell-phone reception gets fuzzier when it's raining? Annoying, sure, but scientists found an upside to the crummy reception. A new study uses signal strength at cell-phone towers ...

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SpaceX is showing off the first text messages sent between T-Mobile phones via one of Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellites. “On Monday, January 8, the Starlink team successfully sent and received our ...

If you’re over the age of 30 or so, you might remember the “before times” of cell phone coverage, when you might have to leave your house or drive to a higher elevation to pick up a signal from the ...

If you're a wilderness junkie who loves to roam, you know the quiet of the outdoors can come with downsides. You might be stranded with a flat tire miles from the nearest ranger station. Or you've ...

Are you one of those unlucky souls who enjoys decent cell phone reception when you’re out and about, but can’t get a signal at home or in the office? You’re not alone. Indoor phone calls have long ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Hello? Hello? Can you hear me?!” We’ve all been there before: little to no cell phone service at a time ...

Babcock Ranch is a growing community, although getting good cell phone service can require a tower to be installed. However, people living there aren’t happy with ...

Let's face it: Having little or no cell phone signal can be cause for panic. If you can't call anyone, you have no lifeline. And if you have no lifeline, you can't take care of yourself in an ...

13Investigates is learning the results of a survey on cell signal affecting North Country residents. From small Stony Creek, Warren County to busy Colonie, 13 Investigates has been covering issues ...