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Cell Tower Deaths Preview

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the causes of cell tower deaths.

05/22/2012 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

Cell Tower Deaths Preview

Preview: Season 2012 Episode 11 | 31s

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the causes of cell tower deaths.

The independent contractors who are building and servicing America's cellular infrastructure are 10 times more likely than an average construction worker to die on the job. In "Cell Tower Deaths" FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the hidden cost that comes with the demand for better and faster cell phone service.

05/22/2012 | Rating NR

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