Tower to end dead zone status
![The National Telecommunications Authority is currently installing a new cell phone tower in the Batkan area of Majuro, which is expected to end the area’s reputation as a dead zone for cell calls. Photo: NTA. Tower to end dead zone status](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nta-batkan-1-14.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
After years of being a cell phone “dead zone,” the Batkan area in Majuro is soon to get relief. This new tower is being installed on the ocean side near Jim McLean’s house. “Batkan is one of the blind spots for cell reception, which is why we are putting up the tower,” said NTA General […]