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Oro Valley directs staff to engage carriers on spotty coverage north of Tangerine Road after police raise safety concerns
Summary
Council unanimously directed staff to continue engaging wireless providers about coverage north of Tangerine Road, identify potential town‑owned tower or rooftop sites and report back with options; police said intermittent mobile‑data loss reduces patrol efficiency and can affect response.
On March 4 the Oro Valley Town Council directed staff to continue outreach to wireless providers about poor cellular coverage in neighborhoods north of Tangerine Road and to identify potential town‑owned sites that could host telecommunication infrastructure.
Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Murphy said numerous residents reported weak cellular reception in Rancho Vistoso and nearby areas, sometimes affecting HOA gate access and personal safety. Lieutenant Larter told…
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