Rock and a hard place. Municipalities are feeling the pressure and it’s coming from all directions – developers, large businesses, small businesses, residence, special interests, and investors. Then there are intergovernmental pressures – city vs. state, city vs. federal, state vs. federal…
The business of wireless (aka cellular) is just one tiny pressure point for municipalities. However, that one tiny pressure point is turning into a really big pain and the federal government just made it more interesting for municipalities. Here are some very recent headlines from across the country:
“5G Cell Service Is Coming. Who Decides Where It Goes?”
“Across the US, 5G Runs Into Local Resistance.”
“Wireless firms seek to preempt local authority to install 5G equipment in neighborhoods.”
“The arrival of 5G preparation is making Greendale and others nervous.”
“Aspen takes proactive measures to prevent cellular blight.”
“Denver orders review as “cell poles” spread through residential blocks.”
So?
If you’ve read the other pages on our website you know what, where and how we build but you haven’t heard why. NeuComm Solutions believes it is vital to maintain the cultural, visual and environmental fabric of each city, township and county. We believe the carriers and municipalities have the same interest at heart. However and with all due respect, sometimes corporate goals and objectives preempt the interest of municipalities. And likewise and with all due respect, the municipalities believe cellular is a blight. So why are we building wireless networks?
Why we build?
To build wireless networks responsibly – we want to be the arbiter between municipalities and carriers. To bring each together to understand their wants and needs. There is a solution.
Improve our lives – we believe wireless is beneficial to our daily lives but it has to be built and used responsibly.
Support our environment – contrary to the headlines, wireless is not an evil thing. In fact, it is a responsible technology for the betterment of the environment.
Economic Advantage – municipalities are looking to become “smart.” Wireless and fiber optics are two of the primary technologies in that endeavor.” If done right, wireless and fiber will augment revenue and increase the municipality’s stature.