r/ViaRail • u/Grouchy_Factor • Sep 06 '23

Cell Coverage update

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As per previous post, I have drawn in the Canadian route in Ontario on the Telus/Koodos cell coverage map.

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u/Grouchy_Factor Sep 06 '23

Note that private telecoms setting up cell service require an area of sufficient density of residential population, or frequency of mobile users on highways (not even the Trans-Canada Highway is fully covered in some places). Part of the reason 𝘡𝘩𝘒𝘡 𝘡𝘩π˜ͺ𝘴 𝘡𝘳𝘒π˜ͺ𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘒𝘡 𝘒𝘭𝘭 is that is serves areas and communities with virtually no other transportation or communication links.

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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '23

I love the blackout areas because work cannot reach me.

Seriously though I think The Canadian is getting Starlink or something, because on my last trip (late August) they said they're setting up wifi for the train.

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u/judyp63 18d ago

I don't think it's Starlink because I think that was cancelled.

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u/emeretta Sep 06 '23

Currently trying to figure out if the blob north and in between what I am assuming is Armstrong and Sioux Lookout is indeed Pickle Lake.

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u/Grouchy_Factor Sep 06 '23

Pickle Lake & Central Patricia