Seattle Map [cellreception.com]

Like most places in the universe, Seattle has its share of regions that are mysteriously resistant to cellular telephone communications. Although it won’t make it any less frustrating, you can now find out where to expect cell phone dead zones around town.

Pairing locations of cell towers with the beauty of Google Maps, CellReception.Com has a search engine that will allow residents of most cities to find out where they can pretend to be when they need an excuse for dropping an annoying phone call. (A link to the Seattle page is listed below the screengrab on the right.) In addition, each city’s page also has a section for users to report problem areas, and clicks on the individual towers bring up more information that I know how to use.

If only this could explain why I can’t ever seem to get data service for my Sidekick while waiting for the bus on 6th & Pike downtown.