How many times have you been on your cell phone on the East End and find yourself saying, “You there? Hello? You there?”

We all hate the idea of any new wireless communication towers, but the Town Board in Southampton this week announced that it is moving forward with its Wireless Communication Master Plan, with the goal of expanding on wireless coverage throughout the area. New antennas are being proposed on pre-existing structures to minimize the impact on the views of areas. There is also a three tier classification plan being put into place in Southampton by board memeber Nancy Gabrowski. The three tier plan is designed to make it easier for wireless companies to build small structures, and more difficult for them to build large structures.

Having a cell phone work well on the East End is all fine and good. But there are some of us, especially those that love Montauk, kind of like not having good coverage with a cell phone because it is an excuse not to be on it during your weekend escapes.

So now for the real question? Who offers the best wireless service on the East End?