Press release - Cellular Service

Jul 17, 2025

PRESS RELEASE - For immediate release

The Town of Haut-Madawaska renews its call for improved cellular service

Haut-Madawaska, Thursday, July 17, 2025 – The Town of Haut-Madawaska has once again submitted a request, last Friday, July 11, to the CRTC and to the federal minister responsible, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, seeking improved cellular service across its territory.

Last year, a petition signed by numerous residents was already sent to the federal government. To date, no response confirming a concrete action plan has been received.

“In 2025, cellular service is not a luxury. It is a matter of public safety and an essential tool for the economic and social development of our region,” stated Jean-Pierre Ouellet, Mayor of the Town of Haut-Madawaska.

The Town reminds that the lack of adequate coverage hinders emergency response efforts, puts citizens’ lives at risk, and negatively affects the daily operations of workers and truckers in the forestry industry. It calls on the federal government to take swift action so that the residents of Haut-Madawaska can benefit from this essential service, on par with access to electricity, roads, and high-speed internet.

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