Government
May 31, 2013
Local authorities battle for control over cellphone towers
Attorneys who work with municipalities on telecommunications matters said they're encountering a bigger push from the wireless industry to cut local governments out of the decision-making process when it comes to cell tower sites.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Jonathan Kramer blames it on the "Crackberry" era. As cell phone users increasingly develop a bigger appetite for data and faster service, wireless carriers are hustling to build the infrastructure that will keep pace with demand. But before Verizon or other companies can add to a single cell tower, they need permission from the city or county in which the structure will be built. More recently, howeve...
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