Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20161106163624/@comment-28288412-20161110103837

“...though the fail safes have supported wireless communication within the kingdom, the loss of the CCT Tower continues to prevent contact with the outside world. Talks with Atlas officials regarding repairs have so far—” Reporter from most recent ep.

As for how he spoke to Ironwood, Ironwood could very well be checking in on Vale from time to time, keep relationships with it together after the incident.