Inc.'s VoiceNow voice paging service is priced not only to compete, but to undercut industry rates for most numeric, alphanumeric and other advanced paging and messaging services.The company turned on its voice paging service in Dallas, marketing to both personal and business users, which...
This is the fourth installment in the exclusive RCR five-part series highlighting the results of the 1997 National Wireless Opinion Poll conducted by TynanGroup Inc., of Santa Barbara, Calif., in December. Six hundred households were surveyed. The margin of error associated with the results...
This is the third installment in the exclusive RCR five-part series highlighting the results of the 1997 National Wireless Opinion Poll conducted by TynanGroup Inc., of Santa Barbara, Calif., in December. This article explores public attitudes on tower siting and NIMBY (Not In My...
The idea of using laminated wood poles instead of steel for antenna towers made salesman Don Simon say, "Why didn't I think of that?""When the zoning people reject the steel, you bring out the wood," said Simon of Mountain States Marketing in Loveland, Colo.AT&T...
WASHINGTON-Despite carrier and Federal Communications Commission efforts to mitigate the situation, there still is plenty of confusion regarding wireless tower siting out in the suburbs. Many jurisdictions and their constituents either don't understand new federal rules that mandate "no blocking" rules or they don't...
WASHINGTON-Following the conclusion of last year's C-block personal communications services auction and of its 900 MHz specialized mobile radio auction, several winners that made their required down payments defaulted in one way or another on their second payments.Those second payments would have brought winners'...
ATLANTA-GTE Mobilnet Inc. said it will allow wireless competitors to lease space on several of its tower sites in Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, California, Illinois and New Mexico. Additional states will be added later, the company said.The company signed an agreement with UniSite...
This is the second installment in the exclusive RCR five-part series highlighting the results of the 1997 National Wireless Opinion Poll conducted by TynanGroup, Inc., of Santa Barbara, Calif., in December. This article explores the public attitudes on wireless technology in detail. Six hundred...
BOCA RATON, Fla.-American Tower Systems will acquire the assets of the Meridian Communications companies and Diablo Communications, both leading antenna site providers in California.Calabasas, Calif.-based Meridian has more than 55 sites in service in southern California, from the Mexican border north to Santa Barbara....
WASHINGTON-Commenting on a petition regarding moratoria on siting issues, the Personal Communications Industry Association last week submitted to the Federal Communications Commission a laundry list of criteria that should be included in any FCC-generated pre-emptive policy. The group also asked the commission to conclude...
The Antenna Co. announced it has officially changed its name to Andrew Wireless Products Group. Andrew Corp. acquired the company last year.The transition marks a stronger direction for the company and its place in the accessories market, said Roger Fisher, group president of the...
Paging Network Inc. appointed Steven Cadwell vice president of national accounts to lead its National Accounts Direct division, which provides customized customer service, billing and pager distribution. Prior to joining PageNet, Cadwell served in various sales and marketing positions during a 17-year tenure with...
The Failure Group Inc. acquired Broadcast Communications Systems Inc., a company that designs, installs and maintains wireless communications networks. Broadcast Communications has erected communications towers and provided related training and technical services since 1981. For the last two years it has specialized in personal...
In 1997, set your sights on antenna siting.It's the No. 1 issue, first and foremost. Every other issue-and there are many-pales in comparison.Why? It's simple. Without antennas, to paraphrase Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile star James Earl Jones, "The call doesn't go through." That can...
WASHINGTON-Republicans have suggested the illegally taped cellular phone conversation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and top GOP leaders late last month may be part of a broader Democratic conspiracy, a possibility the FBI could examine as part of its investigation.The probe, requested by...
Demand for quick installation of radio monopoles and towers has pressed tower manufacturers to provide new types of products that can help carriers meet urgent deadlines."Many things are changing right now," said Steve Hopkins, president and owner of Tower Structures Inc. "It's not uncommon...
NASHUA, N.H.-The Federal Communications Commission granted type approval for a cable-based personal communications services system developed by Sanders, a Lockheed Martin company.The system also has been approved by Underwriters Laboratories and Canadian Underwriters Laboratories.Sanders said its PCS-over-cable system enables PCS providers to deploy a...
JANUARY16-17 Expanding and Enhancing Wireless Emergency Services, by AIC Conferences. Vista Hotel, Washington, D.C. (800) 409-4AIC.19-22 19th Annual Pacific Telecommunications Conference, by the Pacific Telecommunications Council. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. (808) 941-3789.22-23 Local Service Resale-Creating Optimum Operational Readiness for Local Markets, by ICM...
When getting ready to buy homes, people usually look for a neighborhood with good schools, decent property taxes and such. Home shoppers in Londonderry, N.H., also should be checking for adequate wireless coverage.The city council there has implemented an ordinance concerning the placement of...
A New Hampshire town has approved a zoning ordinance forbidding wireless antennas in residential areas, in what the local planning director characterizes as an attempt to "get in front of the curve" of a changing industry."Our job is to deal with things before they...
Section AR-I, CI-, C-II, C-III, IND-I, IND-II? R-III, CO?D.1 Cellular Antenna to be affixed to a new Not allowed Maximum Tower Height: 100 feet?(proposed) ground tower Setbacks: The GREATER distance by application of the...
JANUARY7-8 Telecommunications Business Environment Conference, by the International Telecommunications Group. Denver. (303) 779-4141.9-12 Consumer Electronics Show '97, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas. (703) 907-7674.19-22 19th Annual Pacific Telecommunications Conference, by the Pacific Telecommunications Council. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. (808) 941-3789.22-23 Local...
JANUARY7-8 Telecommunications Business Environment Conference, by the International Telecommunications Group. Denver. (303) 779-4141.9-12 Consumer Electronics Show '97, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas. (703) 907-7674.19-22 19th Annual Pacific Telecommunications Conference, by the Pacific Telecommunications Council. Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. (808) 941-3789.22-23 Local...
WASHINGTON-Some 116 siting moratoria have taken place or are pending in the United States since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was enacted in February, impeding the entry of several varieties of wireless service providers into the marketplace, according to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association.A...
