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Alabama contractor’s tower crews to share in an expected $120 million windfall from an unexpected fine art find
 All 22 employees of a four-crew wireless contracting firm in Bessemer, Alabama, are about to get a financial windfall so huge that they wake up each morning rereading a letter from Sotheby’s to ensure it’s not a dream. Each is on the verge of claiming at least $5.45 million, thanks to the auction of an Edvard Munch masterpiece, “The Scream.” … Read more
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Following Good Friday was AT&T’s bad Saturday: The dark web could have 73 million of their customers’ information
 On Saturday, while over 80% of Americans were preparing for their Easter celebration of light, almost eight million people received an unwelcome email from AT&T that their personal information may be on the dark web. AT&T has initiated an in-depth investigation into a significant data breach that resulted in the personal information of millions of its customers being leaked on … Read more
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T-Mobile gets green light to appeal antitrust standing in Sprint class action lawsuit
 This week, Illinois U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin has given T-Mobile the green light to appeal a potentially costly class-action lawsuit stemming from its $26 billion merger with Sprint, completed in 2020. The suit, brought forward by subscribers of AT&T and Verizon, alleges that the merger significantly reduced competition in the wireless market, compelling AT&T and Verizo
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WTB grants exemption to Vertical Bridge and Drake Services for quarterly inspection requirements
 The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday granted Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, and Drake Services, Inc., an exemption from the mandatory quarterly inspections of antenna structure lighting systems stipulated under existing regulations (see below). The exemption specifically pertains to the requirements under 47 CFR § 17.47(b), which mandates owners of antenna structures to conduct … Read more
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Phoenix Tower International’s growth is buoyed by Black Rock and Grain Management investments
 Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”), a leading global wireless communications infrastructure provider, announced that Grain Management (“Grain”), through its flagship funds, and BlackRock, through a fund managed by its Diversified Infrastructure business (“BlackRock”) have made a strategic investment in the Company. The investment will support PTI’s future growth in providing critical tower infrastructure to new and existing markets around the world. Grain … Read more
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2005 erected Rhode Island American Tower monopole collapses for no apparent reason
 UPDATE: Wireless Estimator has confirmed that the monopole that collapsed on March 25, 2024, in Bristol, Rhode Island, is an Andrew structure. Initial confusion arose when a representative from one manufacturer suggested it was a Fred J. Nudd pole, while a Nudd spokesperson identified it as a PiRod monopole. An individual knowledgeable about PiRod’s designs pointed out that the pole in the … Read more
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Tillman Fiber will light up Florida with cutting-edge broadband internet access
 Tillman FiberCo, LLC, a leader in fiber optic broadband infrastructure, announced the expansion of its 100% Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) network in Florida. Tillman Fiber’s network will serve the Tampa Bay, Panhandle, South and South West, regional areas, including the cities of St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples, Pensacola, Miami, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Kissimmee. In collaboration with a tier-one U.S. mobile operator, Tillman Fiber will deliver symmetrical gigabit broadband internet access … Read more
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DigitalBridge’s corporate move to downtown Delray Beach will provide an uptown setting for its employees
 When a large corporation moves to a new headquarters, it’s often a problem for employees who have to relocate. Still, DigitalBridge’s announcement today that it is moving its entire staff north to a new mixed-use complex is being welcomed by employees since the move to Delray Beach from its Boca Raton, FL headquarters is less than six miles further or … Read more
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Tower Family Foundation scholarship application deadline extended to May 1 The Tower Family Foundation recently expanded the non-profit organization’s scholarship program, which includes enhanced eligibility criteria and a new application form that supports more students on a merit basis. The application deadline to apply for scholarships for the fall 2024 semester has been extended to May 1, 2024. The Tower Family Foundation is opening the program to the broader NATE … Read more
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ISP given a $10,000 fine for lying about coverage said they didn’t take the time to read the FCC’s guidance A broadband provider has agreed to a $10,000 settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after confessing to falsifying its service area information. The provider, Jefferson County Cable (JCC) based in Toronto, Ohio, admitted inaccurately claiming it provided fiber services in regions it had yet to reach. Additionally, it has been revealed that the company submitted incorrect data to the … Read more
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New Board members will help shape the future for the Tower Family Foundation’s worker support initiatives
 “As an Executive Committee, we are excited to add the visionary leadership and philanthropic spirit of Ron, Eric, Jake, and Michael to the Tower Family Foundation’s Board of Directors,” said President Jim Tracy. The Tower Family Foundation announced the newest appointments to the non-profit organization’s leadership team. Ron Bizick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vertical Bridge; Eric Dudek, … Read more
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‘Mentally stressed’ RF expert bails on Roswell, GA in the final days of a T-Mobile lawsuit costing $1 million-plus
 This week, T-Mobile continued its 14-year battle with Roswell, Georgia, to erect a 108-foot monopine near Lake Charles Drive that was denied multiple times. The ongoing lawsuit is the costliest and most protracted siting litigation in the United States, with both parties shelling out well over a million dollars in legal fees since T-Mobile filed the complaint in 2010. It is also … Read more
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