How does cell phone coverage work? I don’t think any carrier is close to 100% coverage in the US. Are the parts of the US where my cell phone won’t work at all depending on my carrier? Are cell phones able to connect to other carriers towers?
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It works in cells, hence the name, small overlapping regions with a radio tower in the middle.
Correct, there is no 100% coverage of the US by cell phone, only sat phones can do that.
Yes, there are many part of the US where cell phones don’t work. Go into a rural area and drive 20 miles from a highway and there is very little chance your cell phone will work.
Sorta. Many carriers use the same frequencies and respect each other’s customers. This gives better coverage. A few companies choose separate frequencies, and their towers only handle their customers.
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