Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
... On the otherhand, most major routes have cell/3G coverage and the same radio stations post weather and traffic reports on Twitter which on occassion have proven to be very useful. Also other drivers pick up on these reports and can provide much more timely and detailed updates which cannot be matched by any other traditional media outlets. ...



Most importantly - if you're using Twitter via SMS (text messaging) you will get information even in the lowest signal areas - places where you have "1 bar" signals or highly intermittent service/no service situations. The SMS network will retry messages and will get through when voice simply can't.