CRTC to create reporting standard for cellphone coverage to identify potential gaps
Canada's telecommunications regulator says it is introducing a new approach to help consumers understand the quality of cellphone coverage in different areas and identify potential gaps. In a decision announced Friday, the CRTC says it will require service providers to report on the coverage of their mobile networks, including the outdoor signal strength at various [...]
TL;DR
- The CRTC is introducing a new approach to reporting cellphone coverage quality.
- Service providers must report on their mobile network coverage, including outdoor signal strength.
- This will help consumers understand and compare coverage in different areas.
- Consumers will be able to more easily identify potential coverage gaps.
- The CRTC already collects coverage data for the national broadband map.