Can you hear me now, asshole?

Ever wonder how that magical silver box in your pocket allows you to communicate with other people?

Well, if my question is actually a pretty decent illustration of how you understand cellular technology, this will probably confuse you further. But, for the rest of you who still have a few functioning brain cells, this little Google Maps hack might be of some interest.

Mobiledia, here, offers an index, complete with maps and signal strength, of what looks to be all of the cellular towers in the United States.

Keep in mind, though, that this index isn't the be-all-end-all of the cell tower question. Not all towers are listed because you only need to register with the FCC if you go over a certain power level.

Anywho, check it out here.