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Corporations vs. communities: Evolution of wireless services in the US and the devolution of local control

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 opened the way for rapid expansion of wireless services in the United States. Industry was well-positioned to exploit new opportunities in placing towers and antennas across the American landscape. However, communities were not prepared for the legal battles needed to protect their local zoning and land use decisions. Portraying communities as anti-progress, impatient corporate interests mounted a successful campaign for federal preemption of all local moratoriums that communities had used to buy more time to assess issues, risks, and opportunities. In response, communities (fueled by senators and congressmen) have launched a national grassroots movement to protect their interests.

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  • Lentz, RG, 1998. "Corporations vs. communities: Evolution of wireless services in the US and the devolution of local control," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 22(10), pages 791-795, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:22:y:1998:i:10:p:791-795
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