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Coll

A woman looks for a signal on the Isle of Coll, which is known for its near-total lack of cell phone coverage.

On this Scottish island, you have no choice but to unplug

Lifestyle

Summer is the busiest time of year for the islands off the west coast of Scotland. People say each island is unique and, for some, there’s nowhere more beautiful. But some residents of the Isle of Coll fear they may soon lose what makes their home so special — its near-total lack of cell phone coverage.

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