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Sorry, America: Your wireless airwaves are full -
Money.CNNcom, February 21, 2012
America is
facing a spectrum crunch. That means cell phone bills will go up,
service will get spotty -- and there's no quick or cheap fix.
FCC
axes LightSquared's network plans -
Wirelessestimator.com, February 17, 2012
FCC
Maps 3G dead zones eligible for
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Wirelessestimator.com, February 17, 2012
Florida's tower design requirements will change March 15, 2012
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Wirelessestimator.com, February 17, 2012
U.S. Cellular set to launch LTE services in March
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RCR Wireless, February 1, 2012
PCIA Hails Enactment of N.J. Collocation Legislation
Bill streamlines review process, improving access to mobile
broadband services and applications
Alexandria, VA/ January 17, 2012 — Today, the State of New Jersey
enacted a law streamlining the state’s review process for
collocation of wireless facilities to existing, permitted
infrastructure.
The law waives site plan review and its notice and public hearing
requirements for collocations that will not increase the wireless
communication support structure’s height by more than 10% or
expand the square footage of any existing equipment compound
beyond 2,500 square feet.
PCIA worked with the New Jersey Wireless Association and other
interested groups, conducting advocacy outreach at the state
level. The groups testified in support of the bill and industry
proposed amendments, coordinated support for the legislation, and
educated policy-makers about the importance of collocation to the
state and national economy and to the deployment next-generation
wireless services.
“PCIA applauds the New Jersey legislature for recognizing the
importance of leveraging existing wireless infrastructure to
expand and enhance wireless broadband services to consumers,
businesses and public safety agencies,” stated Michael Fitch,
president and CEO of PCIA. “We are extremely pleased with the
passage of this important legislation that will streamline network
deployment and improve access to mobile broadband services for all
of New Jersey’s citizens.”
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For more information on PCIA's advocacy efforts, contact PCIA's
Director of Government Affairs
Jonathan Campbell. For information on PCIA's State Wireless
Association Program (SWAP), contact SWAP Director
Nancy Chrisman.
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FCC Seeks Unbounded Spectrum Auction Authority -
Forbes.com, January 17, 2012
Tower co
owner finds guidelines to be troubling -
Wirelessestimator.com, December 14, 2011
Tower co owner finds
guidelines to be troubling
After becoming aware of the FCC's new
procedures, a major tower owner registered his concern about the
interim guidelines impeding future development projects.
"Thank you Obama Administration for bringing another slice of Hell to
my business!" said John Paleski, CEO of Subcarrier
Communications, an Old Bridge NJ-based tower company established
in 1986.
"This
new Obama Administration regulation was obviously not written by
persons having real world telecommunications experience," Paleski
said.
"Rather, it was crafted by some governmental policy ivory tower
'intellectual' catering to an environmental lobby group. Should this
regulation become law, guyed towers and monopole towers requiring FCC
approval will suddenly and irrationally become 'non compliant' and
therefore will not be able to serve the wireless community that they
were designed for. Additionally, most governmental related wireless
applications will need to be relocated."
"This new regulation is akin to blowing black pepper into the eyes of
yet another thriving US-based industry," cautioned Paleski.
Commissioner Michael J. Copps submitted a statement with the new
procedures saying, in part, "Today, at long last, the Commission has
responded to the DC Circuit's rebuke to our previous rules that fell
short of meeting our responsibilities under the National Environmental
Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act. While I am disappointed it has taken nearly four years to respond
to the court, I am encouraged these interim rules will give more
parties greater opportunity to register their concerns about migratory
birds when a tower goes up, including ranking tower lighting styles
based on their effects on migratory birds."
"To be sure, we are mindful
of the need for towers for quality voice and data services. But this
isn't an either/or proposition -- we can fulfill both these critical
purposes with some careful work."
"We have waited far
too long for these interim requirements. Let's hope that we do not
have to wait nearly as long to get permanent rules in place," Copps
said.
AT&T asks to have T-Mobile USA case withdrawn -
RCR Wireless, December 13, 2011
Verizon rolls out
LTE ahead of schedule - Mobiledia,
October 27, 2011
Disconnect between US wireless demand and infrastructure capacity
- MarketWatch, October 27,2011
AT&T Wi-Fi usage skyrockets - CNET News, October
25, 2011
LightSquared partners with BrightStar on wireless services suite -
Multichannel News, October 25, 2011
Wireless Infrastructure Show explores all aspects of the industry
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Wireless infrastructure show,
September 8, 2011.
Nearly 2,000 representatives from across the wireless ecosystem will
gather in Dallas for the Wireless Infrastructure Show, Oct. 3-6.
Industry experts will participate on panel discussions addressing the
network in 2020, the impact of another 500 MHz of wireless spectrum,
DAS and microcells, among other key topics. The program will also
feature the Wireless Investors Conference, an all-star panel of
infrastructure industry CFOs, analysts and investors discussing the
current state of the capital markets and opportunities for future
growth.
American Tower takes step toward REIT status -
Yahoo Finance, August 31, 2011
LightSquared Reaffirms LTE Dominance - by
Craig Mathias,
NetWorkWorld, August 31, 2011
U.S. Government Moves To Block AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
- Forbes.com, August 31, 2011
American Tower Corporation Enters into Merger Agreement in Connection
with Its Proposed
LightSquared controversy remains hot topic along Beltway -
RCR Wireless,
August 19, 2011
