Mapping Manitoba's Dead Zones | Winnipeg News

In southwestern Manitoba, Mark Custance is mapping dead zones where cell service vanishes — collecting over 300 reports from locals, including volunteer firefighters missing life-saving alerts. Living near Melita, he’s personally hit by roaming charges and witnessed deadly consequences when emergency help couldn’t reach someone in time. Telecom giants like Bell MTS say rural expansion is costly without public backing, while users scramble to upgrade or switch to satellite internet as 3G shuts down. Advocates push for better connectivity, arguing it’s vital for safety and the economy — but official maps miss the real crisis. Custance’s grassroots effort keeps the pressure on for change across the province. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/645fc986747b4fcf