Check your cell service

  • Noun: A large, legendary ape‑like creature from Australian folklore, often compared to Bigfoot and said to inhabit remote parts of the Outback.​

  • Proper noun: An acronym for “Yes, Outstanding Wireless in Essential”

  • Adjective: Used attributively to describe efforts, tools, or campaigns that support identifying DEAD ZONES.- “YOWIE patrol”

  • Verb: An action meant to CHECK YOUR CELL SERVICE - “YOWIE it”

YOWIE

/ˈjaʊɪ/ (YOW-ee)

CHECK YOUR CELL SERVICE!

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  • Cell Service is a Necessity - not a luxury

    Dead zones are everywhere. Help us find them. Win prizes along the way.

  • Meet Maui

    Maui the Yowie is roaming the country looking for dead zones. Help Maui by checking your cell service.

  • Join the YOWIE Patrol

    By joining the patrol, not only are you helping us map cell service, you can win cool prizes – like tickets to sporting events or live music, electronics, swag, and more.

    Check your cell service to be entered to win! More locations = more entries. 

checking your cell service Helps improve:

Public Safety

Education

Healthcare

Local Economies

From big issues to your daily life, lack of cell service impacts everyone.

The FCC Broadband Maps Need Crowdsourcing for Accuracy

Despite what the map shows currently, many communities remain under- or unserved. Take a look for yourself by clicking here to check what it says about your community.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Click here to see the FCC maps.

Yes, Outstanding Wireless Is Essential!

Yes, Outstanding Wireless Is Essential!