Wireless Tower News

March 2015

Milestone Partners with Greenville County School District in South Carolina

Milestone announced an agreement with Greenville County School District to market over 100 potential cell tower sites to telecommunications companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Milestone will add Greenville County school properties to its portfolio of sites being considered by wireless communications carriers as possible sites for cell towers. Read the full news release>>

Technology in Schools Remains a Priority

Milestone monitors closely the ongoing challenge of bringing technology to the classroom. While there is no question that the

numbers are improving overall, access and equity continue to be key issues and areas for concern. In the Consortium for School Networking 2014 K-12 IT Leadership Survey, mobile learning and wireless access were at the top of the priority list--after only the issue of online assessment readiness. The list adds that "approximately 40% of U.S. classrooms lack the wireless access they need to employ mobile learning, a serious infrastructure problem that is receiving attention by the Federal Communications Commission."

Read a few examples of other interesting and exceptional programs and initiatives related to this important topic from the DC region and around the country.

Milestone's Interactive Mapping Tool Updated!

Milestone maintains over 1,800 sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Visit our interactive map to find a tower or site near you.

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About Milestone Communications

Founded in 2000, Milestone Communications is the leading developer of wireless towers in partnership with school and government landowners, enabling them to direct millions of dollars annually to educational and extracurricular budgets. Milestone solves network coverage priorities for the wireless industry efficiently and reliably by working closely with local communities to provide solutions that are aesthetically and functionally optimized for their environments. Milestone has developed and managed over 100 wireless towers over the last 14 years and currently manages more than 1,800 potential wireless infrastructure sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information, visit www.milestonecommunications.com.

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Reston, Virginia 20190

In This Issue

Greenville Partnership

Technology in Schools

Mapping Tool

Perrymont Elementary

Perrymont Elementary Treepole Tower

When AT&T identified a gap in wireless coverage in Lynchburg, VA, the telecom company worked with Milestone, who has an agreement with Lynchburg City to market school property for wireless infrastructure improvements. A location at Perrymont Elementary School was selected for its property size, distance from neighborhood homes and an installment location that would not interfere with the school's use of the land. It also provided a perfect spot for its tree pole concealment to blend in with existing tree cover.

The tree pole at Perrymont

As with every wireless tower it constructs, Milestone then initiated its extensive community outreach program, to include a dedicated website, close work with community leaders and residents, and an array of communication efforts designed to ensure neighbors stay informed, reassured and supportive.

The 135' tree pole was successfully installed after a smooth construction process. Lynchburg City Schools is now realizing the financial benefits while AT&T can provide enhanced coverage to wireless customers in the area.

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