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Telecoms prepare responses for solar eclipse 

Briefs | 04/02/2024 5:22 pm EDT
Partial solar eclipse (photo via Pixabay).

The April 8 solar eclipse is expected to have an impact on wireless networks as people increase their usage of cell phones. The four major carriers in Canada anticipated this and have made preparations.

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