At its December open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) took a significant step toward facilitating the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless advanced services. For those still wondering what exactly 5G is, we have written about the highly touted mobile broadband technology several times, including here and here. The FCC has already cleared … Continue Reading
In a much ballyhooed action on September 26, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) took another stride in its effort to clear away regulatory and administrative obstacles to 5G cell site construction via the issuance of a Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order in a proceeding titled “In the Matter of Accelerating Wireless … Continue Reading
Buried in the payroll tax cut extension law passed by Congress last week is a little-noticed section requiring state and local governments to approve modifications of wireless towers and base stations -- as long as the modifications don't substantially change the dimensions of the existing structures.… Continue Reading
Cellular tower builders and wireless companies can breathe a sigh of relief: the "shot clock" presumptions imposed by the FCC on local government permitting processes have been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.… Continue Reading