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Originally Posted by janmcn

The aircraft was last reported to be at 35,000 feet, almost seven miles above the water. It would take awhile for it to hit the water or ground. Most people these days have a cell phone. Why, as far as we know, were no frantic calls being made during these crucial minutes?

It was also reported this morning that the pentagon has not seen any explosion in that part of the world, while reviewing their satellite images.

That was probably a dead zone for cell phone coverage.