OK. Think I got it. Don't rely on spotty service to tele-rendezvous with family, don't try to climb to safety, and keep your phone and your gunpowder dry. They might have mentioned that there are a couple of pretty good websites that can give you an idea of where you may find that little triangle of life-and-death up top MIA. http://www.sensorly.com/map/2G-3G/NO/Norway/Telenor/gsm_24201#|coverage https://opensignal.com/networks/norge/telenor-dekning