Connecticut Cellular Symposium
This symposium was fashioned as a workshop involving discussions and presentations by cellular telephone industry experts relating to technology, land use issues, tower designs, and innovative methods of providing for network coverage. Other topics discussed were a review of the economic impact of the wireless industry in society, emerging technologies likely be introduced in the coming years, and the role of the FCC as a federal regulatory agency.
The Siting Council wishes to acknowledge the many persons who worked to make this event a success, as well as the nearly 200 people who attended. Thank you!
This event was recorded by Connecticut's public affairs network CT-N. It's broadcast video, which is 4 hours and 45 minutes in length, is available for purchase by visiting the CT-N website via following link.
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Welcoming Remarks
Chairman Pamela B. Katz, P.E. |
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Cellular/PCS Technology Overview |
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"Why Did I Drop that Call?"
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Tower Designs – Advantages and disadvantages of various design alternatives.
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CTIA Report: Impact
of the US Wireless Telecom Industry on the US Economy A summary of the
CTIA report measuring the wireless industry's economic impact and predictions for the next ten years. Roger Entner, VP,
Wireless Telecoms for Ovum. |
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Keynote Address
Leslie Cauley, |
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The Federal Communications Commission What is the role of the FCC?
Jeffrey Steinberg, |
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Alternative Technologies for Infrastructure
Microcells, repeaters, and DAS installations, oh my.
Laura Altschul, Director,
National Siting Policy, and Steven Zupp, Network Evolution & Strategy, of T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
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Coordination and Cooperation among Jurisdictions
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Legislative Update
Recent legislative changes and
upcoming proposals at the state and federal levels. Catherine Blue,
Senior Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP; S. Derek Phelps,
Executive Director, Connecticut Siting Council. |
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