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Join attorneys from Ulmer’s Real Estate Practice as they host a complimentary webinar on the impact of cell towers on property ownership and the perspectives of both property owners negotiating with tower operators and those...more
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureau”) of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a January 24th public notice that it is providing updated instructions (i.e., “Guidance”) in regards to tower...more
In March/April Cover Story of ABA's Probate & Property Magazine, Authors Note Landlords Should Be Prepared to Deal with Tower Lease and License Issues - Landlords should be on the lookout for an increasing number of...more
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. ...more
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...more
Don’t Surrender Your Property Rights - Cell tower operators will soon have the regulatory right to deploy generators and other communications equipment up to 30 feet outside of their current site under rule changes adopted...more
Cities and Counties Must be Ready for Jan. 1 Effective Date - As wildfires and power shutoffs continue to impact large areas of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires expedited permitting of applications...more
5G provides reliable communications, enables near real-time interactions and has much faster data speed. 5G also provides the platform for the Internet of Things which can be utilized in improving public safety, autonomous...more
In a recent decision, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit largely upheld three Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orders intended to facilitate the rapid deployment of 5G wireless facilities...more
Ninth Circuit Takes on FCC Small Cell Orders - The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed local governments some wins in a decision last week arising from the court’s consolidation of five appeals from three FCC 5G...more
How Communities Can Respond - The FCC adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("Order" and "NPRM," respectively) related to Section 6409 modification requests (eligible facilities requests) on June...more
In Fairview Township v. Fairview Township Zoning Hrg. Bd., ____ A.3d ____, 493 C.D. 2018, 2020 WL 2844227 (Pa. Cmmw. June 2, 2020) and Horvath Towers V, LLC v. Indiana Township Bd. of Supervisors, et al., 1579 C.D. 2019, 2020...more
On May 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking clarifying certain aspects of its rules governing the deployment of wireless...more
Unlike most lease markets, the tower lease market has remained mostly unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous governmental orders to work from home and stay at home. Many (non-tower-related) businesses have...more
On March 3, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released its Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification (FCC 20-22) (respectively, the “C-Band Order” and the “Proposed License...more
Notice of new tower project and balloon test - Rising Tide Towers, LLC, a wireless infrastructure provider, together with Wireless Partners FN, intends to construct a new communications support structure and wireless...more
Balloon Test Notice for AT&T FirstNet Tower in Mendon, VT - New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”), for itself and the federal First Responder Network Authority (“FirstNet”) proposes to install a 140’ monopole...more
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T is proposing to construct a 180’ communications tower and associated compound at the headquarters of the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department, 10 Island Circle, Grand Isle, VT, and has...more
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T is proposing to remove two existing towers on Pierson Hill in Topsham, VT (located off of Ben Dexter Road), and to construct a 180’ replacement communications tower and associated...more
Will this Quell Public Concerns About the Safety of 5G Deployments? As wireless carriers increasingly seek to install wireless networks on utility poles and street lights within communities across the country, they often...more
On October 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a plan to pilot 5G technologies on four military installations in partnership with private industry and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Lisa Porter,...more
Recently enacted Texas legislation significantly reduces right-of-way fees paid to Texas cities by companies that provide telecommunications and cable services. This legislation could influence right-of-way compensation laws...more
To assess the visual effect of the Project, AT&T conducted a balloon test at the site of the proposed Tower on Friday, August 23, 2019. A balloon was flown at 140 feet and was photographed from public areas in Town, which can...more
The United States Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the United States Department of Interior (“DOI”) issued a July 2019 report titled: The NPS Needs to Improve Management of Commercial Cellular Facilities’...more
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”) proposes to install a 130’ monopole telecommunications tower at 518 Stewart Road South, Mount Holly, VT, Parcel ID: 11A2001.00, on property owned by Raymond C. Tarbell and Linda M....more