beemerphile1
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Apparently the National Park Service thinks so.
A test was recently done on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The National Park Hospitality Association (NPHA) is strongly advocating the expansion of cellular and internet inside national parks.
NPS Deputy Director Peggy O’Dell has proposed a pilot effort in five parks.
NPHA October/November 2012 newsletter pdf.
What do you think?
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Terryallan
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Does that mean, you can't go in, unless you drag a computer along, cause I don't. And won't
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JMO but I think there are better things to spend the money on than Wi-Fi and cell phone access. They have enough trouble maintaining the infrastructure as it is without adding more expense. The government couldn't show a profit if you gave them the ability to mint money. Oh, wait a minute...
Just as an aside we do travel with a computer and like to stay at places with Wi-Fi.
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I have no problem with it. Its nice when away being able to stay in touch with family and friends for many reasons. Being able to post on Fb lets us share our vacation with friends that do the same for us. It may also come in handy.. Very handy if you get in some kind of accident. There is coverage most everywhere else so I say go for it!
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I think for safety its great if more parks had cell service, many people die every year. And it's probably cheaper to build the cell infrastructure in the long run then the money spent to search for all these lost people.
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I like it !! Works for me
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mowermech
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I really don't care one way or the other.
But, I do get a chuckle out of those people who think their cell phone will work EVERYWHERE!
Regardless of what the company says, it just isn't true! Well, with a SATELLITE phone, maybe, but even then, there are areas where the phone can't "see" the satellite!
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raytronx wrote:I think for safety its great if more parks had cell service, many people die every year. And it's probably cheaper to build the cell infrastructure in the long run then the money spent to search for all these lost people.
That is a very true statement.
Cell phones have made a huge difference in reducing the numbers of people that are lost in the backcountry and/or the amount of time that people are likely to spend out before they are rescued.
Right or wrong, the technology is here and we would be foolish to not avail ourselves of it.
Keep that battery charged,
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TOMMY47
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I do all my banking and bill paying on line. I need connections to do that. Plus I have kindle installed on my computer. Don't need connections 24/7, but having the ability when needed is nice.
I purchase 1000 minutes of cell phone time per year and Have never used that many yet. Not a big issue for me.
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True story: My husband and I had just hiked to the top of Elephant Back Mountain in Yellowstone. We were sitting on a log and admiring the view over Yellowstone Lake. All of sudden we hear in a loud voice, "You will not believe where I am....." This lady was on her CELL PHONE coming up the trail! That's the reason I don't like cell phones in national parks.
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