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fcc
The FCC recently ended its 39% local TV station ownership cap. While a media regulation, this decision highlights the broader regulatory landscape impacting telecom infrastructure and worker...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
SpaceX aims to become a major mobile network, but its strategy involves deploying small cellular radios on Starlink dish rooftops, sidestepping traditional tower infrastructure. This...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC is seen as a positive step for the communications infrastructure industry. Learn what her policy priorities could mean for tower crews...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
tower climbing
A tower technician suffered a suspected dehydration emergency 275 feet up a Rockford, IL broadcast tower, leading to a three-hour rescue. This incident underscores the vital importance of...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
construction safety
The National Utility Contractors Association recently concluded its annual Trench Safety Month, highlighting persistent excavation hazards. Learn why consistent safety execution, hands-on...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
NATE's latest update signals industry growth with new spectrum and spotlights critical safety initiatives. Understand how these developments impact tower crews, leads, and safety managers.
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
Westlake, Texas is appealing a federal court order mandating a cell tower permit. This case highlights critical legal requirements for local governments under the Federal Telecommunications Act.
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $29.9 million to WIA to expand telecom apprenticeships. This will boost structured training, career pathways for field crews, and enhance safety and...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
A recent FCC vote to auction prime mid-band spectrum, applauded by NATE, is set to generate billions for the U.S. Treasury and promises a significant boost in infrastructure deployment work...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
Recent reports and federal funding adjustments confirm that satellite direct-to-device service cannot replace terrestrial cell towers for widespread broadband, solidifying the critical role...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
AT&T and Ericsson demonstrated how existing 5G cell towers can detect and track unauthorized drones in real-time, highlighting a new frontier in airspace security and the complex legal...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
A protracted legal dispute over a Detroit cell tower highlights the critical importance of clear property rights and easements in the wireless infrastructure industry. For tower crews and...
5 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Tag lines — why the load spins without one #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 11
Vandalized tower sites are booby traps for repair crews. When vandals hit a tower, they don't just steal equipment.instagram · Sep 11
missing_torque_wrench #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 10
That big AT&T 600 MHz buildout coming in 2027? It's not optional for them, it's federally mandated.instagram · Sep 10
