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Cell Towers Canada

Cell Towers Canada

Find towers close by!

16 ratings
114 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 8, 2017
  • May 11, 2020

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Developer

Ison Solutions Ltd.
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About

Locate nearby cell towers across Canada using your device's GPS and compass. Filter by service provider and frequency band to find the best signal or aim directional antennas. Ideal for residents and travelers in Canada.

✓Locate nearest cell towers
✓Uses GPS and compass
✓Filter by service provider
✓Filter by frequency band
✓Aim directional antennas
✓Uses latest Industry Canada data
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Cell Towers Canada. Based on 16 reviews and a 2.3/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🗺️Accurate tower location mapping
  • 🆓Free app with no payments or memberships
  • 📊Shows carrier information and frequency bands
  • 🔍Useful for signal booster antenna positioning
  • ⚡Fast and smooth performance
  • 🎯Helpful for industry professionals
  • 📱Works well for Canadian coverage checking

Negative things

  • ⏰Severely outdated data (5-12 months old)
  • 🐛Missing tower data in many locations
  • 🌍Only works in Canada, not USA or other countries
  • ❌Incomplete carrier coverage (missing Bell, Freedom towers)
  • 📉Infrequent and delayed database updates
  • 🔲Blank/transparent info boxes preventing data visibility
  • 🚫Removed higher 5G frequency bands (24GHz, 39GHz)
  • ⚠️Inconsistent data accuracy across regions
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What's New in Cell Towers Canada

1.7

May 11, 2020

Dark mode is now supported!

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

The perfect app

It has everything you need and there are no payments or memberships.
Daniel Scott, CFODaniel Scott, CFO

Excellent! Where are the Telus, Rogers, Freedom towers located? It tells all

Excellent for checking coverages!
GeneralxagentGeneralxagent

No longer updated

Data is now 5 months old, unreliable.
justjdupuisjustjdupuis

Lack of map data updates

For being a software development company the app is slick and well designed HOWEVER, the lack of updates to the cell map data is disappointing. 6-12 month delays …and this is not due to ISED data delays.
Lack dataLack data

Great App

Excellent app for finding everyone’s tower.
bcrangerbcranger
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Info boxes display at 100% transparency making content unreadable

Bug

App shows no towers within 62-mile radius when towers are nearby

Bug

Tower provider information not displaying when selected

Bug

Missing frequency bands (2100MHz, 2300MHz) for major carriers

Bug

iOS compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug

Blank information boxes after recent updates

Bug

Hybrid map view quality issues

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Signal strength visualization

Feature

Dark mode compatibility

Feature

Latitude/longitude coordinates display

Feature

Support for USA and international carriers

Feature

NFC cellular connectivity feature

Feature

Ability to add missing carriers

Feature

User-submitted signal strength data

Feature

Terrain elevation and antenna height information

Feature

Azimuth angle and transmission power details

Feature

More frequent automatic database updates

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This application helps you find the locations of cell towers across Canada. It utilizes your device's GPS and compass to guide you to the nearest towers, making it useful for checking cell service availability or aiming directional antennas.

How can I find the closest cell tower?

The app uses your device's GPS to determine your current location and then displays the nearest cell towers. Your device's compass will also point you in the direction of these towers, assisting you in finding them.

Can I filter the cell towers shown?

Yes, you can apply filters based on specific service providers and frequency bands you are interested in. This allows you to narrow down the results to towers that meet your particular needs.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free with no advertising. All features are enabled and available right out of the box, meaning there are no hidden costs or premium unlocks required.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for people living in Canada or those planning to travel there. It's particularly useful if you need to know about cell service proximity or if you are trying to set up a directional cellular antenna.