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Residents press Dunes City council to press carriers on spotty cell coverage
Summary
Residents told the council they face gaps in cellular coverage on roads and in the sand dunes that can hinder 911 calls; the mayor encouraged people to contact their providers and suggested petitions or advocacy to bring attention to coverage gaps.
Multiple residents used the public-comment period to press the council about mobile-phone coverage gaps across parts of Dunes City, including roads and the sand dunes, saying the gaps complicate reporting emergencies. One resident asked officials to "call Lane County" and contact carriers; the mayor said staff had called Verizon, AT&T and Spectrum and that providers often ask whether callers are current customers.
Residents recommended coordinated action: signing petitions, contacting carriers, and appealing to higher-level officials. One speaker described switching to Mint Mobile (which uses T‑Mobile) and reported improved service; another noted the recent availability of satellite SOS but said practical results have been mixed. The council asked residents to report service problems to providers and to the city to help document the coverage issues; no formal interagency petition or infrastructure project was authorized during the meeting.
