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Cellular service arrives in Churchill Falls, NL

CHURCHILL FALLS, NL – Lynx Mobility has brought cellular service to the remote community of Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador.Subscribers will now have access to local and long distance voice calls, text messaging, and a variety of phones and related accessories. The cellular service will be administered by the local convenience store.Isolated by its remote location and often severe climatic conditions, the community of Churchill Falls has a population of about 650 people. The town is owned and managed by Nalcor Energy-Churchill Falls which operates the Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station.www.lynxmobility.com