Orange in the USA?

[DRNewcomb]

Originally Posted by andy

It reminds me - the first time I ever used a mobile phone was 1989, borrowed from a friend, to the UK from the docks at Caen.

In the days of big analog phones it was not uncommon to find people using cells as much as 90 to 100 miles from the tower. This required a high location, such as a hill or a tall building, and a very good antenna. But it was possible.