Schumer To Feds: Dutchess Cell Phone Consumers Should Know The Truth About Coverage Areas

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Standing at the intersection of Tyrrel Rd. and South Road in Dutchess County, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today revealed that wireless carriers are labeling regions on coverage maps as having good coverage when, in reality, they many areas are dead zones. Schumer said that those who live in Dutchess County know all too well about coverage problems. That is why Schumer is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate whether network providers are fairly and accurately advertising wireless coverage so that consumers can make informed choices.

"There are more cell phone dead zones in Dutchess County than post-winter potholes on the West Side Highway -- and misrepresenting coverage maps to give the impression a wireless carrier provides coverage in an area where it does not is false advertising, pure and simple," said Schumer. "Wireless carriers must be held accountable to produce accurate coverage maps."

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