In 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued an Order governing the installation of small cell nodes and other telecommunications facilities in an effort to speed up the deployment of the newest generation of wireless technology known as 5G.  A small cell node typically consists of a single small antenna and related accessory equipment placed on existing utility poles or
Continue Reading Town of Huntington is the Latest Long Island Community to Regulate Small Cells in the Public Right-of-Way

Due to the proliferation of advanced mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, wireless service providers anticipate a significant increase in data traffic over their networks in the next few years.  As a result, mobile operators have been compelled to find new ways to increase their network capacity, provide better coverage and reduce network congestion. One solution has been to
Continue Reading Court Rules that Delays Associated with SEQRA Review do not Violate Telecommunications Act

On September 26, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order (“Declaratory Ruling and Order”) enacting significant regulatory changes that will impact local control over the deployment of wireless infrastructure. Aimed at streamlining the nationwide deployment of 5G wireless—the next generation of wireless technology—the Declaratory Ruling and Order contains several features that will
Continue Reading New FCC Decision Tips in Favor of Service Providers on Small Cell Wireless Projects