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Cell phone reception becoming talk of Montana's small towns

December 30, 2007View for printing

Charlie Ann Sangwin could hardly wait to try out her new cell phone so she could text her friends.

So Sangwin, 17, and her mom were crestfallen to learn they could get only a faint signal in their hometown of Chester. The Hi-Line farm town has no reliable cell phone service.

Although any teen would be disappointed, you can't blame Sangwin for being upset — she is hearing impaired.

By KAREN OGDEN Tribune Enterprise Editor

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/app ... 1/712300301 ***

Rural customers frustrated by high prices, poor service

The only thing more frustrating for rural residents than not getting quality cell phone service is paying for it.

Talk to Montanans off the cellular grid about wireless issues, and rates are one of the first gripes they'll raise.

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/app ... 300303/1002
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