Did telecommunications companies fail Atlantic Canadians during storm?

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NDP leader Claudia Chender said losing cell phone and internet coverage when people need them most, makes an already scary time much worse, and potentially more dangerous.

Noting the same thing happened during Hurricane Dorian, the NDP was told everything was in place to ensure people would stay connected, but they said big telecoms were not ready for this storm.

Since Nova Scotia can expect more frequent and server storms because of climate change, Chender said telecoms, like other essential services, must be prepared for major storms and ensure reliable service.

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