Those “trees” are actually cell phone towers masquerading as pines, firs, elms, cypresses, and even palms and cacti. They’re found all over the world
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ven if you’ve never really paid attention to them, you’ve probably noticed them: those odd, overly tall trees standing out against the landscape. Oh, they try to disguise themselves with foliage and branches, but it’s pretty easy to see the forest for the (cell phone tower) trees lurking in it.
Those “trees” are actually cell phone towers masquerading as pines, firs, elms, cypresses, and even palms and cacti. They’re found all over the world. And they’re transmitting your cell phone conversations.
If a cell phone company, say Verizon, wanted to build an enormous antenna in your backyard, would your parents let them? (Try to guess the answer before you ask; it shouldn’t be too hard!) Unless that company was going to offer your family enough money to actually let you move to a newer and better house, the answer would probably be a resounding NO!
What if your school was asked to house a cell tower in the yard? It would improve cell reception in the whole area! It would offer subscribers wider coverage! Do you think the school board would approve?
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