Storm Hampers Long-Distance, Cell Services

Cell phone service was spotty and long-distance callers met busy signals on Monday as Hurricane Katrina knocked out key telecommunications hubs along the Gulf Coast, reports the Associated Press.

... "There were no reports of the storm knocking down any cell phone towers, but many stopped working because of power problems.

Many of Sprint's cell towers in the New Orleans area switched to batteries or generators but could not be recharged because crews could not reach them.

...Telecommunications companies generally had crews, supplies and parts on standby to restore facilities and services once emergency officials clear them."

emily | 7:47 AM | News, Buzz |
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