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Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

esjliv — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:42:45 GMT

I would like to refer PEI and Nova Scotia residents to Public Mobile, but want to ensure they have good coverage.

When checking out these 2 sources they kind of contradict, don't they?

Thoughts?

1. Public Mobile's coverage map: https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/coverage

All of PEI is green and most of Nova Scotia is green for coverage according to this map.

2. Canadian Cell Towers link: https://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html

I really like the functionally of this map and like using it as a source, but looking at PEI and NS's towers in this area (compared to the other providers, that seem to have plenty of towers in these area compared to Telus Towers), it makes me think it may not be a good idea to refer in these areas.

PEI Telus Towers = 1

Nova Scotia Telus Towers = 5 total (all around main city center)

Re: Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

Dunkman — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:33:11 GMT

@esjliv

Public mobile also uses Bell cell towers if there are no Telus towers around. So, if you check the Bell towers, there are several more in those provinces. So, the coverage should be fine for your friends. What service are they using right now? Bell mobility? Rogers?

Re: Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

esjliv — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:43:03 GMT

Hi @Dunkman ,

There are certainly a lot of Bell Towers in those two provinces. So if this is the case then coverage should be great.

How exactly does Telus use Bell towers? I ask this, also, to give this advise to others...is there something posted from Telus about this somewhere?

Re: Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

Dunkman — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:49:02 GMT

@esjliv

I am not an expert in telecom but here is a thread by someone more knowledgeable:

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Using-Your-Service/Network-sharing-explained/td-p/129092

Re: Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

esjliv — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:01:36 GMT

@Dunkman wrote:

@esjliv
I am not an expert in telecom but here is a thread by someone more knowledgeable:
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Using-Your-Service/Network-sharing-explained/td-p/129092

@ Dunkman,

Thanks for providing that link.

I follow that a minuscule amount, but happy with it! 😁

Re: Accuracy of PM Coverage Map VS. Towers coverage link

sheytoon — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:21:48 GMT

@esjliv if any part of it is not clear, just ask!