HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190307_Coverage Maps*In its recent small cell deployment order, the FCC rejected the need for wireless
providers to demonstrate a significant gap to support a wireless siting application.
The FCC explained that a local government could effectively prohibit wireless service
“not only by rendering a service provider unable to provide existing service in a new
geographic area or by restricting the entry of a new provider in providing service in a
particular area, but also by materially inhibiting the introduction of new services or
the improvement of existing services. Thus, an effective prohibition includes
materially inhibiting additional services or improving existing services.” So, such
maps cannot be required. Nonetheless, to comply with the city’s application
requirements, AT&T is submitting signal strength coverage maps that depict its
wireless service coverage for LTE service at 1900 MHz as it exists now and as
predicted after the small cell is installed and on air. Note, however, that the city’s
requirement for these maps is inappropriate under applicable law and not relevant
in any event because AT&T’s proposed facility provides capacity relief within the
existing wireless network.
AT&T Coverage Maps*
Small Cell Node HBNPB_032
Exhibit
PA2019-042
LTE 1900_Coverage without Small cell
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Proposed small cell Nodes
PA2019-042
LTE 1900_Coverage with Small cell
Macro site
Proposed small cell Nodes
PA2019-042