As the wireless world hurtles toward the high-speed data future, there will be a dramatic increase in the number and types of antenna/tower sites required. How can carriers and tower owners meet the demand? Distributed antenna systems (DAS) will play an ever increasing role. What are the challenges and opportunities in deploying DAS? And how… Continue »
With the introduction of 4G and other next generation technologies, all of the signs point toward a flood of amendments at towers across the country as well as the need for additional sites. Does this give tower companies the upper hand in lease negotiations? Or can the carriers successfully keep a lid on rising rental… Continue »
A city in California is looking at amending its wireless ordinance to require carriers to submit a master plan of proposed cell phone tower sites as part of an effort to make carriers more accountable and transparent, according to the Calabasas Patch. The city of Calabasas, Calif., has formed a subcommittee to compile recommendations into… Continue »
Allied Fiber has completed funding for phase one of its nationwide fiber-optic network. Construction of the first phase linking New York City, Chicago and Ashburn, Va., is under way and expected to be completed by May 2011. The 1,300 route-mile network is the first phase of an 11,500 route-mile, five-phase plan to ring the nation… Continue »
Looking to sack a wireless ordinance introduced in August, the Borough of Oradell, N.J., has implemented a four-month moratorium on cell site development, according to the Oradell Record and Town News. The Borough’s council also plans to hire an independent consultant to assist in drafting the ordinance. The ordinance proposed in August, which was drafted… Continue »