The town of Bel Air is developing four pieces of legislation, including Ordinance 789-19 and three resolutions that apply to regulating the placement of small cell technology. Town Planning Director Kevin Small said “it’s the intention of the town to allow our citizens to receive this beneficial service quickly while protecting the character and appearance of the community.” This legislation was introduced Monday night during the Board of Town Commissioners’ meeting.
North Myrtle Beach exploring small cell technology regulations
Last week, the North Myrtle Beach’s planning commission unanimously recommended regulations for small cell technology on public property. Myrtle Beach and Conway have also discussed how to regulate small cells, which will become more prevalent when service providers switch t...
As commercial 5G nears, small cells generate interest
According to research on behalf of the Small Cell Forum (SCF), growth in small cell deployments by operators is "set to surge in the coming months as commercialization of 5G mobile networks nears." The research found that deployments will grow by 92 percent in North America and by...
National Wireless Safety Alliance announces Board of Governors leadership appointments
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced that National Tower Safety Manager at AT&T, Jim Coleman, and Vice President of Compliance at American Tower Corporation, Paul Roberts, have been appointed to serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the organizati...
Wireless tech is getting an 'unprecedented' update — and Dallas is getting the VIP treatment
Dallas, TX, is "getting a front-row seat for the future." The city was selected by AT&T, along with a dozen cities, to access 5G, which "will arguably be the biggest upgrade ever in the generations of networks." A number of companies are investing in Dallas as part of this transit...
Communications infrastructure and what it enables
Crown Castle government affairs manager Jonathan Hart published a blog for 1871, Chicago's Technology & Entrepreneurship Center, noting some "combination of cell towers, small cells and fiber that comprise our wireless networks and deliver the connectivity necessary in today&rsquo...
Dallas among the first cities for 5G technology ahead
AT&T has upgraded its network in Dallas for 5G services and it is accessible in the downtown at a park near to Dallas Art District. For the new technology, "with an investment of $45 million, installation of small-cell sites has been under progress in Dallas by Crown Castle, a wir...