Forum Dissects FCC 'Shot Clock' Ruling
The FCC either overstepped its regulatory jurisdiction, sticking its nose into local zoning proceedings, or it made a common sense judgment perfectly in line with the Communications Act, when it made its "Shot Clock" declaratory ruling. It all depended on which side was talking during a forum, hosted by the Maryland/DC Wireless Association in cooperation with the Virginia Wireless Association, Feb. 25, in Washington, D.C. MORE

Will Wi-Fi Compete With or Complement Cell Towers?
In an article dated Feb. 10, Bob Tedeschi of the N.Y. Times advised readers to dump cell phone networks if they didn't like the broadband service and opt for a Wi-Fi service that routes the calls over the Internet. In particular, he promoted Wi-Fi as an alternative for users dissatisfied with AT&T's iPhone service, calling it a "dial-and-pray proposition." MORE

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against N.Y. DAS Network
A federal court on March 10 rejected a homeowners association's attempt to halt the distributed antenna system (DAS) deployment by NextG Networks in Hempstead, N.Y. The lawsuit, filed by Merrick Gables Association, made several claims, including unconstitutional taking, fraud, breach of contract, negligence and private nuisance, stemming from NextG Networks' installation of wireless communications equipment on utility poles. MORE

Fourth Quarter Exceeds SBA Guidance; Signs Positive for 2010
SBA Communications exceeded its expectations in the fourth quarter with site leasing revenue growth of 10.5 percent, tower cash flow growth of 13.4 percent and adjusted EBITDA growth of 14.7 percent. "Our fourth quarter exceeded the high end of our guidance for several important metrics," said Brendan Cavanagh, SBA senior vice president and chief financial officer. MORE

Idaho Cellular Foe Set to Retire
The Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor who stood in the way of the effort to site a cell tower atop Mount Galena is set to leave the mountain. Jane Kollmeyer is retiring after three decades with the U.S. Forest Service, according to Times-News Happyvalley.com. MORE

Tower Operators May Profit from National Broadband Plan
As the FCC prepares to present its National Broadband Plan to Congress on March 17, speculation about who will benefit has already begun. Tower operators, especially those in rural areas, will be among the winners because of the expected emphasis on wireless broadband, according to RBC Daniels Capital Markets' equity research. MORE