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— in a process controlled by the
Connecticut Siting Council — and
through small cell transmitters
on utility-owned wooden poles —
through a process governed by
Connecticut's Public Utilities Regula-
tory Authority.
The new agreement will help carriers
"fill the gaps" by setting up a standard-
ized framework for using municipal
light poles in core downtown areas that
don't have utility poles, Emra said.
"It's really in central business
corridors that we needed to deploy,"
said Emra, who credited the Lamont
administration for its push to advance
5G connectivity in Connecticut.
Emra said 5G deployment in urban
cores will make them more compet-
itive and serve a growing population
of downtown residents.
"People want connectivity every-
where they go," Emra said. "They
want good connectivity. And if you
can't provide that, it is a disadvantage
to any place that doesn't have it."
New Haven Economic Develop-
ment Officer Dean Mack said cities
were able to collectively negotiate
important "wins" with the new agree-
ment. For example, carriers need
to supply municipalities with maps
outlining their 5G deployment plans
and meet with city representatives
annually to explain those plans.
That gives municipalities a window
into potential concerns. It also
allows them to better coordinate with
carriers on any potential road work,
Mack said.
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(Left and above) AT&T crew members work on installing 5G small cell transmitters in
various locations.
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