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Public Safety Alliance Gets FCC to Hold Off on 4.9 GHz ChangesBy Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau ChiefThe FCC voted to stay, or pause, changes to its 4.9 GHz rules. It did so because of a request from the Public SafetySpectrum Alliance (PSSA). The group sought the pause pending resolution of its request for the Commission toreconsider the changes. The FCC majority said last week they found good cause to stay the implementation of a newleasing framework in the 4940-4990 MHz band.
In September 2020, the prior FCC voted to revise the rules governing the band, saying it was underused. The sharedband required licensees to provide public safety services as defined under Part 90 rules. Continue Reading
CRCT Sides With Canadian “Big Three” Against Smaller CarriersThe Canadian telecom industry is dominated by Telus, Rogers, and BCE, who jointly control approximately 90percent of the market. A measure proposed in 2016 to encourage competition by lowering fees for smaller companieshas been dismissed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRCT), reportsTelecom.com. The decision was lauded by Telus, Rogers and BCE, but did not play well in all quarters. Taking his frustrations to Twitter, Peter Nowak, VP at TekSavvy Solutions Inc. tweeted, "The CRTC, run by a formerTelus VP, just gave a giant middle finger to consumers, indie ISPs, and competition, and gave carte blanche to Bell,Rogers et al to raise our internet rates as much as they damn well want, ad infinitum." For its part, Bell's official response called the CRTC's ruling a "positive decision." Adding the government's viewpoint, federal minister for innovation, science and economic development, Francois-Philippe Champagne, said the government, "will be reviewing the decision and its implications to ensure they alignwith our policy priorities of affordability, competition and innovation in the sector." FCC to Vote on Closing Telecom National Security LoopholeThis past weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, and FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel saysthe agency remains hard at work and she anticipates a packed agenda for the June 17 meeting. This month, the FCCwill launch a proceeding aimed at increasing telecom security by closing a loophole that members of Congress sayHuawei, ZTE, and others have been exploiting. In 2020, the FCC adopted new rules to require U.S. telecoms to build new networks, and at the same time, rip outand replace equipment provided by Huawei, ZTE, and other covered companies that pose a national security risk.Those rules only apply to equipment purchased with federal funding; the same gear can be used if bought withprivate or non-federal government dollars. If passed, the measure would close this loophole. The point is “to help keep insecure devices off the market,”Rosenworcel said last week in a blog. The upshot? Chinese-made telecom equipment could lose access to U.S.markets. Continue Reading
Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) and Motorola Partner on LTE Via Utilities EffortUPDATE Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) and Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced last week that they haveentered into an agreement to facilitate the deployment of private LTE networks by utility companies as part of thesector's efforts to modernize the electric grid. The collaboration follows last year's announcement of MotorolaSolutions' Private Broadband for Critical Infrastructure platform, and the FCC's Report & Order enabling thetransitioning of the 900 MHz band to broadband.
"Our low-band, licensed spectrum can provide utility companies with the ability to deploy a private LTE networkplatform that can deliver the advanced capabilities needed as well as the control necessary as they evolve to a moreadvanced grid," said Anterix Chief Operating Officer Ryan Gerbrandt. "By working with Motorola Solutions to reducethe complexity and cost of deploying this private wireless broadband platform, Anterix is giving control back to theutility companies so that they can better serve their customers and communities." Continue Reading
Louisiana Redefines GUMBO With Broadband Bill On Wednesday, the Louisiana Senate passed House Bill 648 establishing a broadband grant program, reportedKATC-TV. The bill, named the Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities (GUMBO) program, setsaside $180 million in federal funds to provide broadband and internet access to 400,000 households statewide.
According to the bill’s author, Rep. Daryl Deshotel, “This legislation would lead to better access to healthcare,education, and quality jobs." The grant money will be available for both public and private service providers planningto expand infrastructure in underserved communities. Continue Reading
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American Tower Corporation Declares Quarterly DistributionAmerican Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) last week announced that its board of directors has declared its quarterlycash distribution of $1.27 per share on shares of the Company’s common stock. The distribution is payable on July 9,2021, to the stockholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2021.
‘Intelligence by Inside Towers™’ Launch Discussion
In a special edition of Tower Talks, Inside Towers’ co-founders, George Reed and Eddie Esserman, join BusinessEditor John Celentano to discuss the introduction of a new publication - ‘Intelligence by Inside Towers™.'
Intelligence is separate from Inside Towers' daily newsletter. It is a quarterly market analysis report providing a deepdive into the wireless infrastructure ecosystem. It identifies market trends, evaluates mobile network operator andinfrastructure company capital expenditures, offers investor perspectives, assesses relevant M&A transactions, andmore.
As an annual subscription service, Intelligence by Inside Towers™ includes four quarterly reports and an exclusiveIntelligence briefing following each published report.
Listen to the latest episode of Tower Talks on the Inside Towers website, Amazon Music, Spotify or iTunes to learnmroe. To be notified when the publication is live, visit here.
Raycap Realizes Proactivity Pays Off in the World of Wireless Infrastructure
Raycap is a worldwide manufacturer of products for telecom and industrial applications.“In our North American telecom division, we’re focused on providing mainly infrastructureproducts for wireless applications including concealment, connectivity, overvoltageprotection, and small cell and macro site structures,” says Trey Nemeth, SVP, Small Cell &R/D, Raycap. This includes light poles, mounts, toppers and shrouds.
Small cell is a hot topic, says Nemeth but the macro build is still “very robust, and not justnew builds, but also upgrades to existing sites.” Raycap offers products that are involvedin the upgrade and optimization process. “It’s still very much the backbone of thenetwork.”
Recently, the majority of small cell requests are for 4G/5G on the same node. However,that’s not always the case. “We still handle a number of 4G-only and we’re starting to see
more that are 5G-only,” explains Nemeth. It’s all based on carrier preference and strategy, he says.
Meanwhile, multi-tenant operators are trying to maximize the potential lease space on their assets. “We’re designingpoles for example, with multiple elevations of 5G radios, that have radios that support multiple 4G operators as well,in many cases, transmitting through the same antenna.” Continue Reading
How Network Testing Ensures High-Quality In-Building LTE and 5G Deployments
Rohde & Schwarz's latest white paper deals with the entire indoor deployment cycle of mobile networks, such asdistributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. It highlights the characteristics of these systems, the planningphase, installation and verification of the deployed system.
And finally, it describes mobile network testing solutions to verify successful mobile network deployments indoors.Access the full white paper here.
Labor Department Names Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and HealthU.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has appointed 15 individuals to serve as members on the Advisory Committeeon Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH), which provides advice and assistance to the assistant secretary onoccupational safety and health in construction standards.
Members will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the public, employers, employees, and state andfederal government. The committee generally meets two to four times a year. Christina Trahan Cain will serve as theACCSH chair. The appointed members include the following:
Five employee representatives:
Cheryl M. Ambrose, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe FittingIndustry of the U.S. and Canada.Christina Trahan Cain, North America’s Building Trades Unions.Wayne J. Creasap II, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.Ryan Papariello, Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America.David Wysocki, International Masonry Training and Education Foundation Continue Reading
Nokia Unveils New 5G Outdoor Gear That Meets C-Band RequirementsNokia announced on Wednesday the launch of new additions to its AirScale small cells portfolio for premium indoorand outdoor 5G coverage. Nokia’s new products include enhanced hardware and support the majority of frequencybands, including requirements for C-band spectrum in the U.S.
Nokia’s new AirScale micro Remote Radio Heads (mRRH) deliver outdoor 5G coverage, enhancing both capacityand coverage in dense urban environments. Nokia’s mRRHs are designed to allow operators to cost-effectivelydensify their networks, especially where the deployment of a macro cell would not be appropriate. Micro RRH havesmall footprints and offer increased deployment options, as well as lower power consumption and so loweroperational cost. In addition to the new U.S. C-band (n77) product, Nokia’s enhanced mRRH portfolio also offerseven broader mid-band capabilities with a new n79 product. Continue Reading
Canada Fine Tunes Upcoming Auction ParametersThe Canadian government announced it will auction off C-band frequencies in the 3500 MHz band on June 15. Asecond auction for frequencies in the 3800 MHz band is planned for 2023. As Advanced Television reports, the goalof the auction is to allow the spectrum to be repurposed for 5G applications. A third auction planned for 2025 is slatedto address the 4000-4200 MHz band slot, but details for this future auction are still being worked out. "Our government is committed to making the right spectrum available to support the highest quality wireless servicesand the rollout of 5G technologies. We know these services will drive innovative new technologies, from clean energyto telemedicine, while also creating good jobs and new products for Canadians living in rural and remote areas,”stated François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Continue Reading
Black & Veatch Names New Management ExecsBlack & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC, announced yesterday that Deepa Poduval has been named VicePresident and Chris Klausner and M. Joe Zhou have each been named Associate Vice President in the managementconsulting business. They will serve in roles delivering financial, operations and technology consulting servicesacross the power, water, oil & gas and communications sectors. As Vice President, Poduval will lead the company’sStrategic Advisory practice.
Klausner, Associate Vice President, leads the Transactions Advisory practice and is responsible for execution andoversight of independent engineering assessments for project lenders, private equity investors, developers, energycompanies, and other institutional investors pursuing infrastructure mergers and acquisitions and investments. Healso provides market insights for Black & Veatch’s Energy Market Perspective (EMP) 25-year market price forecastfor North American energy markets.
As Associate Vice President, Zhou leads the Infrastructure Modernization and Connected Customer practices, whichhelp drive the modernization of energy infrastructure through advanced asset management tools and strategies,operational technology management expertise, smart grid technologies and asset investment planning for utilities andlarge C&I clients.
Datacloud Global Congress in Session Through WednesdayDatacloud Global Congress is hosting their international gathering of industry leaders in the ICT space. The showbegan today, June 1, and runs to June 3. It focuses on connecting the digital infrastructure ecosystem from datacentres, cloud, edge and AI providers. This year’s event in an online format, with a networking platform that allows allattendees to mix and connect with the entire global community. The Datacloud Global Awards, held today, will celebrate outstanding achievements of those across the data center,cloud and edge sectors throughout the last year. To register to attend the free sessions, click here.
Pennsylvania Wireless Tees Up Their West Golf Tournament on June 10The Pennsylvania Wireless Association (PWA) will hold their Annual West Golf Tournament on June 10, at theMontour Heights Country Club in Coraopolis, PA. Foursomes are sold with various sponsorships. Non-golfingsponsorships are also available. Individual golfers pay $300 apiece. Thursday, the shotgun start goes off at 10 a.m.following breakfast and registration. An awards reception and dinner will follow.
PWA will hold a networking social on June 9, at the Industry Public House - North Fayette, 140 Andrew Drive,Pittsburgh, PA
Although there is no charge to attend the social, PWA will collect a $10 donation per attendee to donate to a localfood bank. Register for all events here.
Perfect Vision Hiring Multiple Positions
PerfectVision's Infrastructure Solutions division is hiring several positions in Sales and Operations throughout theU.S. We are looking for additional Customer Pickup Specialists and Inside Sales Specialists in our California, Texas,Illinois, and Arkansas locations. We are also looking for a sales-driven candidate to fill our new Southeast RegionalManager position.
For 42 years, PerfectVision has been a leader in the Telecommunications Industry specializing in end-to-endsolutions in manufacturing, sales, and distribution. We carry over 10,000 products, provide customers and authorizedretailers a diversified product portfolio, and offer fulfillment and installation services supporting turn-key fulfillmentnationwide.
Come join a company with an established history and continuous growth. Click here for more information and toapply. Feel free to email with any questions here.
CTG is Hiring
Communications Tower Group (CTG) is an experienced developer, owner and manager of wireless Infrastructureassets. CTG has Communication Towers, Distributed Antenna Systems and related Fiber infrastructure throughoutthe South. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC our group continues to expand our footprint and is seeking qualifiedcandidates to join us here locally. Current opportunities for the following positions are open in the headquarters (click
links for more details).
Program ManagerCollocation and Sales Manager
All interested and qualified candidates can email their resumes to Ricardo Loor at [email protected].
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