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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For COMMUNITY PANEL

INTERIM COMMITTEE  CELL PHONE CONNECTIVITY INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Aug 12, 2024      
Location Old State Library



Community Panel - Committee Discussion Only
01:40:25 PM  
Roxi McCormick, representing
the Farm Bureau, discussed the impact of cellular service issues on farmers.
She explained that farmers often have to carry two phones to stay connected
and that emergency weather alerts may not reach farmers in areas with poor
cell service.
01:46:20 PM  
Brett Vernon, representing the Leyden Rock Metropolitan District, discussed the impact that weak cell service has during emergency situations. He also discussed how their community is working to improve cell service.
01:48:34 PM  
Kris Mattera, Executive
Director, Basalt Chamber of Commerce, gave a presentation on wireless coverage
concerns in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.



Their presentation can be found here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2024_stateofco_cellphonecommittee_pres_08122024.pdf
 
01:56:42 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.