Link to the Show / Show NotesKevin Donohue of TSS-Wireless discusses the impact on communities ofthe Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 as it relates to celltowers and wireless communications.The FCC determined that the development of cellular technology anddevelopment of an American wireless telecom network was as cruciallyrelevant to our modern society as were the development of essentialinfrastructure like railway systems and roadways early last century.Wireless carriers could no longer be turned down or turned away basedsolely on health-related concerns. Many towns as a result turned tothe "NIMBY" approach and opposed and continue to oppose cellular towerconstruction based on visual impact concerns.TSS-Wireless can become an industry advocate for your town ormunicipality to create a win-win scenario for both the community andcellular service providers.If your town or municipality has questions regarding land use orzoning for cellular communications, wireless site construction orexpansion, cell tower ordinance reengineering or any other questionspertaining to cell towers health concerns , public safety or celltower technology, please contact our wireless consulting firm at845-359-5300.(Music provided by FreePlayMusic.com. )