Irene Galea and Jill Mahoney, telecom experts from The Globe and Mail, dive into the issue of cellular dead zones across Canada's highways. They reveal that 13% of major roads lack coverage, highlighting geographic disparities, especially in BC and Newfoundland. The conversation explores why telecom builds have stalled, the economics of rural projects, and the challenges of relying on carrier estimates. They also discuss potential solutions, including direct-to-satellite options, and share how residents adapt to these connectivity gaps in their daily lives.
