Communication Towers Update
Residents along the McKenzie Corridor will notice some changes to emergency communications equipment.
AT&T will be removing its SatCOLT (Satellite Cell Site on Light Truck) from the Vida area because the AT&T network supporting that area has been restored. AT&T is also working to upgrade its permanent tower to LTE service, which will further improve voice and data service for users.
T-Mobile will continue to provide a SatCOLT in the McKenzie Bridge area.
Verizon Wireless will remove its SatCOLTS from the fire area on Monday, December 14, because the equipment does not work in snow.
Oregon Internet Response (OIR) will continue to provide services to the McKenzie Corridor.
The Wi-Fi access provided by OIR does support Wi-Fi calling. Please see the map image below for the locations of OIR’s Wi-Fi access points.
Instructions for Wi-Fi calling are available at:
- Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032
- Android: https://support.google.com/phoneapp/answer/2811843?hl=en
Residents who are served by the McKenzie Fire & Rescue District and who will not have mobile coverage can also report to the Leaburg Fire Station for help (42870 McKenzie Highway). The station is staffed 24/7.
