The state wanted to provide wireless companies with access to public rights-of-way they needed to build out 5G networks quickly. Cities say that access has come at their expense.
City of San Antonio
Small-cell nodes mounted on city-owned traffic signals in San Antonio. Small-cell can be used for 4G or 5G. San Antonio has worked to eliminate cabinets like the ones pictured by incorporating them into recycling bins and other infrastructure.
From Texas Public Radio:
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and other companies are building out their 5G networks — and much of it will be on public property. Texas cities are losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars as a result according to the Texas Muncipal League.
Fifty-seven cities across Texas are suing the state to change the law that made it possible for the money to stay in the pockets of big telecoms.
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