U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Nov. 12, 2009
9th Circuit Deals Blow to Wireless
Michael Shonafelt of Parker Milliken says Sprint PCS Assets LLC v. City of Palos Verdes Estates deals a major blow to wireless facilities.
By Michael Shonafelt
Anyone trying to carry on a cell phone conversation while driving through the city of Palos Verdes Estates - or any other hilly community like it - knows that coverage often is less than optimum. The reason is simple: wireless telephones rely on line-of-sight radio wave technology and hills tend to get in the way. The solution also is simple: install more antennas to "beam" signals around troublesome topography. Don't expect major improvement ...
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