A bipartisan Senate bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission not to sign off on any applications from companies on its national security threats list, including Huawei, after one of the commissioners pushed for a bigger crackdown on Chinese Communist Party-linked companies in the United States.
Council learns more about small-cell wireless permitting, OKs 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor design work 1 hour ago
Councilmember Laura Johnson (bottom row – left) questions wireless industry representatives during Tuesday’s council meeting.
Installation of small-cell wireless facilities in city rights of way continued to be a focus of the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night as councilmembers held a second round of discussions on the topic. At issue is a master permit application submitted by New Cingular Wireless to install such facilities, which has raised concerns among some councilmembers and residents.
Councilmembers Tuesday night focused on two issues: the possible health effects of the radio frequency (RF) emitted by any future 5G systems installed, and the aesthetic impact if numerous small-cell facilities were installed close together in the city.