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No Cell Service in Geismar/St. Gabriel Area, Around Plants
Posted on 10/23/24 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 10/23/24 at 12:15 pm
Everyone has noticed this. In nearly every chemical plant, you can't get cell service (mostly internet).This includes in the parking lots and outside the gates. Are the plants blocking the signal with a jammer? Is it even legal for them to do this?
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Posted on 10/23/24 at 1:07 pm to Candyman
quote:Nah
Are the plants blocking the signal with a jammer?
Towers are overloaded in those areas and the existing towers have constant issues from what I understand. I've also heard that AT&T may be putting up a new tower somewhere near 30/3115 in 2025.
Inside the buildings, which may be blast proof, service will be nonexistent unless they have signal boosters.
This post was edited on 10/23/24 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 10/23/24 at 1:23 pm to jmorr34
quote:
Nah
Towers are overloaded in those areas and the existing towers have constant issues from what I understand. I've also heard that AT&T may be putting up a new tower somewhere near 30/3115 in 2025.
Inside the buildings, which may be blast proof, service will be nonexistent unless they have signal boosters.
Thanks, that's what I was wondering about. It seems like if they were overloaded, they (cell companies) would have some temporary tower or boosters that would help until they get the problem fixed. This shouldn't be happening for such a long period. This problem has been going on for many years. People could say its a safety issue if they need to make an emergency call, and can't call out.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 1:31 pm to Candyman
quote:If you're talking about AT&T they just straight up don't give a frick.
It seems like if they were overloaded, they (cell companies) would have some temporary tower or boosters that would help until they get the problem fixed. This shouldn't be happening for such a long period. This problem has been going on for many years. People could say its a safety issue if they need to make an emergency call, and can't call out.
Posted on 10/24/24 at 6:38 am to Candyman
During the day it’s impossible to use your phone.
On nights it’s fine. It’s a people thing.
On nights it’s fine. It’s a people thing.
Posted on 10/24/24 at 8:38 am to Candyman
Think I remember t-mobile working better in those cases. Verizon was terrible.
Posted on 10/25/24 at 9:32 am to Candyman
Plus, pretty sure Jammers are illegal.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 9:53 am to TigerGman
Just that there are a lot of plants with a lot of property and a lot of people and not enough close by towers to keep up with it all.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 8:33 am to Candyman
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This post was edited on 1/12/25 at 9:46 am
Posted on 10/29/24 at 10:16 am to lnomm34
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I noticed this when I returned to this area for work this summer and feel like this is a new phenomenon. Maybe not, but I never had this issue a few years ago when I worked literally next door to where I’m working now
Can’t send a text message, can’t get email, nothing. No data service at all without WiFi.
But I guess what others are saying about capacity is likely true - I have noticed that later in my workday, data service becomes available and I can use 5G. I guess after all the early-birds and contractors head home for the day.
It’s super frustrating whatever it is.
It's been a problem for years at some plants. But now, the whole area seems to not get service. I even reported it to the phone company and the FCC because I was suspecting that the plants were illegally using jammers.
This actually happened in some plants around S. Louisiana in the past, and I think that they got fined. Many plants seem to think that they are above the law.
Posted on 10/29/24 at 11:28 am to Candyman
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This post was edited on 1/12/25 at 9:46 am
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:34 pm to Candyman
If its raining and crews aren't working, every swingin' d**K in those plants is playing on their phones...
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:51 pm to LSURoss
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If its raining and crews aren't working, every swingin' d**K in those plants is playing on their phones...
Unfortunately, this is a fact.
Posted on 10/31/24 at 5:57 pm to eatpie
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Unfortunately, this is a fact.
Today, people use their phone to help them do their job with, also. They have reference material on their phone, such as the pipefitter's blue book, or they can look up an SDS of a specific chemical if they choose. It also provides a way to communicate with supervision. Often, (but not always) when they are on their phone, its work related.
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