OAP Cell Team developments with actionable efforts

We hope you have been following our updates regarding direct-to-cell rapid evolution. 


Here are a couple of developments that warrant us reaching out to you just a week after the previous, scheduled update. 

Starlink, in partnership with a New Zealand's cellular service provider One NZ, launched free direct-to-cell texting service across the country a few days ago. It works as intended.

T-Mobile, Starlink's partner in the US, opened registration for "direct-to-cell" beta testers in the US. This will allow users to send and receive texts when outside of cell tower coverage. We urge all Oceansiders who are T-Mobile subscribers to sign up ASAP via T-Mobile's registration link.

We strongly encourage Oceansiders to act now. 


If you indeed get selected, we would appreciate you keeping our team posted on how this service works for you. This would help OAP's Improving Cell Reception team in prioritizing our efforts to bring better mobile connectivity to Oceanside. 


February 10, 2026
Help Us Find the Potholes and Stormwater Drains Put on your walking shoes and join the fun. We’re launching a community‑wide treasure hunt to locate potholes and stormwater drains that need attention. Every “find” helps improve safety and supports our partnership with Tillamook County Public Works. How to Play See it! Spot a pothole or stormwater drain that needs maintenance. Snap it! Take a clear photo and note the nearest street names or landmarks. Report it! Email your photo and location to: david@daviddulaney.com Track it! Visit https://www.oceansideactionpartnership.org/roads-and-parking to view the live map and watch the community’s progress. Contest Rules Each verified pothole or stormwater drain report earns 1 ticket . Size doesn’t matter—every pothole counts. Credit goes to the first person to report each location. Your total number of verified finds equals your total number of tickets. All tickets will be placed into a drawing at the next OAP community event. Prizes 10 winning tickets will be drawn. Participants can win multiple prizes . Prizes include OAP sweatshirts, T‑shirts, and posters . A Grand Prize will be awarded to the participant with the most verified finds . Safety First Please be safe and responsible when exploring and photographing. Follow general safety guidelines at all times—stay aware of traffic, weather, and your surroundings. Contest Deadline The treasure hunt officially ends at midnight on April 30, 2026 . What Happens Next The OAP Roads/Parking Team will use the completed maps in partnership with Tillamook County Public Works . The County will train our volunteers in pothole analysis and repair techniques and provide materials. Our volunteers will supply the labor—another example of Oceanside neighbors working together.
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