Welcome to the weekly wrap-up of everything in the world of cell tower companies. We cover top-level industry stories, DAS, and regional/local news. This week’s news brings the sad news of the loss of another tower climber recently in Wichita.
In addition to this, we’ve got news of new towers being approved and rejected across the country, as well as several insightful feature articles about the tower industry. And don’t miss the holiday wishes from a tower company in the form of a fun video! Check out the links below.
Global/National News
- A young tower climber in Wichita, Kansas fell to his death late last month. It is the 13th tower climbing-related death in 2013.
- Inside Towers posted a fascinating blog about the future of the tall tower industry from the perspective of a seasoned professional.
- Look for a slew of new tower purchases from CiG Wireless by the end of the year.
- American Tower has posted a great animated video wishing us all happy holidays and a happy new year.
- Have you heard of Tower-Pro.com? It’s a great telecom resource for those in the tower industry.
- COMPTEL named former congressman Chip Pickering as new CEO.
- AGL has an interesting opinion piece saying that just getting training does not make you a Tower Hand.
- A new tower technician training facility hopes to set the new standard for the wireless industry.
- Former tower climber Wade gives advice on seeking jobs in the wireless industry.
- 4G Americas says that by the latest reckoning, LTE connections in North America have grown to 78.9 million.
- Vertical Consultants adds California real estate company to its list of cell tower lease clients.
- Here’s an interesting feature on optimizing cell and tower sites during the data explosion seen in recent years.
- In time for the holidays, if you buy a power tool kit from GME Supply, you get a Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM XC Battery for free.
DAS News
- The University of California’s Memorial Stadium is getting creative with its DAS concealment.
- Crown Castle looks to expand DAS into Montecito, California.
- Two Hilton Orlando hotels enhance cellular signal coverage and Loyalty with RoamBoost, a DAS solution.
- Axell enables Washington transit public safety system upgrades.
Regional/Local News
- Proposed Kalamazoo 2014 budget adjustments include cell tower lease buyouts.
- Oakwood approves cell tower at Maranatha Baptist Church in Gainesville, Florida.
- Pasco school district supports controversial campus cell tower in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.
- Naturopath questions presence and safety implications of cell tower near NCNM in Oregon.
- Palatine, Illinois village council votes down cell tower generator.
- New cell towers were approved over residents’ objections in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming.
