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Is there a way to see where the actual cell towers are?

BryceH — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:45:07 GMT

In some areas I get really weak or no signal, if I knew where they actually are I feel that would be useful info

Re: Is there a way to see where the actual cell towers are?

BKNS27 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:47:46 GMT

Try this website:

https://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html?lat=52.000000&lng=-97.000000&zoom=4&type=Roadmap&layers=a&pid=0

Re: Is there a way to see where the actual cell towers are?

softech — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:48:34 GMT

@BryceH

check these 2

https://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html

https://www.cellmapper.net/map

Re: Is there a way to see where the actual cell towers are?

Spudster — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:00:18 GMT

@BryceH

This is good information to know if you're away from urban or suburban areas.

However, unless you're in very remote areas and well off the beaten track, your whereabouts within certain structures are far more likely to affect your connection to towers than the proximal location of the towers themselves.

Concrete and similar materials, especially at or below ground level, is far more likely to affect reception for most users.

EDIT: This is a great reference resource:

11 Major Building Materials That Kill Your Cell Phone Reception

Re: Is there a way to see where the actual cell towers are?

jor123 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:13:05 GMT

Some are directional too (and have a variety of heights / power)