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Title: New cell tower?
Post by: Zay on April 12, 2022, 10:19:08 PM
Last few weeks I've been getting service all over the east side.

Historically, I've always lost service the second I hit Tres Pinos. Lately, I have service from Tres Pinos all the way to the campground, even all the way to Old Pinnacles trailhead... then it comes back at Discovery Wall! Hell, I couldnt believe it but I actually made a phone call from the campground store (and definitely could have from disco wall).

They they put up a new tower or something?

I have AT&T...
Title: Re: New cell tower?
Post by: BAP on April 13, 2022, 07:56:43 AM
Great news!
Title: Re: New cell tower?
Post by: climberdude on April 13, 2022, 08:38:54 PM
I was staying at the Pinnacles campground in early February and was surprised that I had a phone call as well as a text message.  I also have AT&T.  Interestingly, the reception is great around the campground, but gets worse as you head to Old Pinnacles and Bear Gulch area.  There must be a new cell tower somewhere along Hwy. 25.
Title: Re: New cell tower?
Post by: clink on April 14, 2022, 11:11:13 AM

 Have some of the condors been outfitted with signal boosters to help earn their keep?
Title: Re: New cell tower?
Post by: Gavin on April 16, 2022, 07:46:14 AM
There is a new cell tower, just north of Hwy. 25 and the east side park entrance. It does seem to work best for coverage for AT&T users, but to some extent for other service providers too.
Title: Re: New cell tower?
Post by: burnsbabe on April 25, 2022, 09:50:19 AM
I was in the east side/bear gulch area in January. I have T-Mobile and found that once I gained a little altitude, I had at least touch-and-go reception. It was quite a treat to make my unnecessary climber Instagram posts live instead of days later at home.