cell phone reception

[SiannDave]

hi again, can anyone tell me if there are any problems with mobile phone receptions on the island, i am an orange network subscriber, even here in norfolk there are areas where reception is very hit and miss. thanks regards dave

[Steve Wooler]

Hi Siann

Although mobile reception has improved dramatically there in recent years, all communications in Tobago are erratic, to say the least - primarily due to the horrendous inefficiency of the local telecoms company TSTT. A lot depends upon where you are staying. If you are in the south-west of the island, you shouldn't have any problem - but inevitably reception can be sporodic in the more remote areas of the mountain.

[SiannDave]

thanks steve, we are staying in crown point, but it was more for local use i was concerned,ie-taxis, restaurants, and emergencies .i will take my phone anyway and hope for the best. thanks again for superfast reply. dave

[Clyde Alleyne]

Dear Dave,
You won't experience any dead spots in the Crown Point area or the more heavily populated areas on the southern side of the island. The only places you are likely to experience some dead spots are during the drive along the northern side of the island between Plymouth and Charlotteville, since those areas are very hilly and lightly populated. Even then the dead zones are fairly small.

Clyde