Milestone Communications

05/13/2019

How technology can help utilities mitigate the impacts of climate change

Communication services, utilities infrastructure, physical infrastructure, are all critical to safety and relief efforts during natural disasters and weather emergencies.

#ATT #weather #infrastructure #communication

As the global effects of climate change become more and more apparent, the impacts of extreme climate and weather events are increasingly taking their toll on infrastructure systems within the United States. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is using climate modeling and infra...

05/10/2019

Wireless Service Now Available In Virginia Metro Tunnels: WMATA

Metro Forward (WMATA) announced with carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon that wireless service is available in the majority of Metro tunnels.

#WMATA #Metro #Wireless #Virginia #CellService #coverage

Metro has announced with carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon that wireless service is available in the majority of Metro tunnels.

05/06/2019

First Responders Get Access To Health Data In Real Time | Inside Towers

"RapidSOS’ digital platform links any connected device to 911 first responders, disseminating vital health information and accurate location data via an ambulance computer system. The goal is to save critical minutes during emergencies and contribute to faster responses, and better-prepared public safety officials, reported HealthData Management."

#Emergency #FirstResponders #location #Health

MedicAlert has partnered with RapidSOS to enable patient health data to transmit directly to first responders during an emergency, reported HealthData Management. RapidSOS’ digital platform links any connected device to 911 first responders, disseminating vital health information and accurate loca...

05/03/2019

North Hagerstown Stacked - Milestone Communications

Milestone has stacked the 115’ Panel Structure located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Shentel will be the first carrier on the tower with room for three additional carriers. Washington County Public Schools will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carriers locating on the cell tower. The tower was erected with assistance from Allegheny Industries, Inc.

#Hagerstown #Tower #infrastructure #Maryland #WCPS

North Hagerstown Tower Is Stacked May 3, 2019 Milestone has stacked the the 115’ Panel Structure located in Hagerstown, MD. Shentel will be the first carrier on the tower with room for three additional carriers. Washington County Public Schools will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from ...

05/01/2019

Broadband Part of WH Meeting on Infrastructure | Inside Towers

A meeting was held at The White House yesterday, where President Donald J. Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed that broadband must be a part of any future infrastructure plan.

Senator Chuck Schumer said President Trump and Democrats agreed to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure over 25 years in a “constructive” meeting, reported CBS.

#Broadband #Infrastructure #WhiteHouse #POTUS Wireless Infrastructure Association #Wireless

In a meeting at the White House Tuesday, President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) agreed that broadband must be a part of any future infrastructure plan. Schumer said President Trump and Democrats agreed to spend $2 trillion on infrast...

04/25/2019

Verizon names 20 more U.S. cities where customers will get 5G Ultra Wideband network this year; preorder for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G starts April 25

Verizon announced today 20 U.S. cities it plans to launch 5G Ultra Wideband network this year including Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, Charlotte, North Carolina, Cleveland, Ohio, Cinncinati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, Des Moines, Iowa, Denver, Colorado, Detroit, Michigan, Houston, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Kansas City, Kansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee, Phoenix, Arizona, Providence, Rhode Island, San Diego, California, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Washington, District of Columbia.

#5GLaunch #5G #Verizon #network #internet

Verizon, today, unveiled the names of 20 U.S. cities that will get 5G Ultra Wideband service in 2019 and kicked off preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

04/22/2019

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

On Friday April 19th, an EF0 Tornado touched down in Reston, Virginia. For many in our area they received a message from the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) program about the tornado warning and to take shelter now. "WEAs look like text messages, but are designed to get your attention and alert you with a unique sound and vibration," according to the Department of Homeland Security.

#WEA #Alert #Emergency #FCC

The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used more than 33,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations – all through alerts on cell phones.

04/19/2019

FCC’s Carr Sees Community Colleges as Key to 5G Workforce Initiative | Inside Towers

Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr has seen the work first hand that tower climbers perform to install telecommunications infrastructure. Wireless crews told him that an estimated 20,000 skilled workers are needed to complete the 5G deployment.

#5G #infrastructure #telecommunications #FCC

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced a tower workforce initiative with community colleges Thursday, as a way to expedite the 5G rollout. He visited the Tower Installation Program at Aiken Technical College in Graniteville, SC. He identified the need for more Telecom Tower Technicians (TTT-1s). To...

04/17/2019

Qualcomm driving 5G NR technology evolution forward to unlock the full potential of 5G

Qualcomm driving 5G NR technology evolution forward to unlock the full potential of 5G.

#5G #Qualcomm #technology #wireless

Qualcomm’s recent announcement of their new end-to-end over-the-air 5G test networks reaffirms their commitment to pushing the boundaries of 5G technology by investing in cutting-edge systems research and development.

04/12/2019

5G is about to get a big boost from Trump and the FCC

At The White House today, President Trump and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to hold a 5G-spectrum auction in December and plans to establish a $20.4-billion fund to bring 5G to rural America.

#5G #Wireless #Spectrum #FCC

The Trump administration and government regulators are expected to unveil a major push Friday afternoon at the White House to accelerate the rollout of the high-speed, next-generation mobile data technology known as 5G.

04/09/2019

AT&T adds seven more mobile 5G cities

AT&T announced that it has started to turn on its mobile 5G network in seven more cities: Austin, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Nashville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida, San Diego, California, San Francisco, California, and San Jose, California.

#5G #ATT #Spectrum #latency

AT&T on Tuesday said it is now offering standards-based mobile 5G service in seven additional cities–Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose, bringi…

04/05/2019

Verizon unveils ‘Just Kids’ smartphone plan

Verizon says it’s the first major wireless carrier to launch a smartphone plan specifically designed for children, as youngsters are receiving their first smartphones at earlier ages.

#Verizon #Smartphone #Wireless #tracking

Verizon says it’s the first major wireless carrier to launch a smartphone plan specifically designed for children.

04/01/2019

How 5G will change the future of farming

5G is helping to automate farming processes. From drones that use 5G to help improve potato production in the Netherlands, 5G sensors to monitor the water temperature and salt concentration of oyster farms in Japan and the UK launched a smartphone app in March called Me+Moo, which lets farmers track a "connected" cow and receive daily updates on the animal's health and behavior.

#5G #FarmingTech #technology #efficiency #automation

Farmers are testing 5G drones and sensors in the hope of increasing yields and improving animal health.

03/29/2019

FirstNet Transforms First Responder Communications

The FirstNet platform is celebrating its one year anniversary. Since its launch, more than 90 devices have been tested and approved to operate on the FirstNet network core, giving Public Safety access to the critical capabilities it enables.

#FirstNet #firstresponders #safety #network

FirstNet, built with AT&T, delivers significant communication advancements for first responders.

03/27/2019

Charles City Stacked - Milestone Communications

We have stacked the 197′ monopole located near Charles City County High School in Charles City, Virginia. Verizon will be the first carrier on the tower, with room for 4 additional carriers.

Charles City County Public Schools will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carriers locating on the cell tower. The monopole was erected with assistance from FCI Towers, Inc.

#schoolrevenue #infrastructure #wireless #partnership #communication #Virginia #CCCPS

Charles City Tower is Stacked March 27, 2019 Milestone has stacked the 197′ monopole located near Charles City County High School in Charles City, Virginia. Verizon will be the first carrier on the tower, with room for 4 additional carriers. Charles City County Public Schools will receive 40% of a...

03/22/2019

The Race to 5G is On

Learn with CTIA about the evolution to 5G. From phone calls to text messages, to connecting hundreds of millions of devices and delivering lightning-fast speeds, wireless technology has come a long way.

#5G #Wireless #evolution

03/18/2019

Sprint unveils 5G Experience room at Kansas City HQ | FierceWireless

The new Sprint 5G Experience center is designed to demonstrate to consumers how 5G works and how it will impact day-to-day life.

#5G #Sprint #KansasCity #AR #VR #Spectrum #Technology #MIMO

The 5G Experience center contains a dozen or so stations and demos that use augmented reality, virtual reality and simulated screens to show visitors the tech behind 5G and its possible use cases.

03/15/2019

Dean Drive Stacked - Milestone Communications

Milestone has stacked the 134′ monopole located near a water tower in Manassas, Virginia. Verizon will be the first carrier on the tower, with room for 4 additional carriers. The City of Manassas, VA - Government will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carriers locating on the cell tower. The monopole was erected with assistance from FCI Towers, Inc. See below for all photos.

#tower #VA #Manassas #revenue #cellular #coverage #networks #monopole

Dean Drive Tower is Stacked March 15, 2019 Milestone has stacked the 134′ monopole located near a water tower in Manassas, Virginia. Verizon will be the first carrier on the tower, with room for 4 additional carriers. The City of Manassas will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carrie...

03/11/2019

MWC 2019: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile And Verizon Update 5G Plans

One of the key takeaways from MWC Barcelona, was that 5G is finally becoming a reality.

#5G #MWC2019 #telecommunications #network #smartphone #ATT #Sprint #TMobile #Verizon

5G is real! After years of waiting, one of the key takeaways from MWC 2019, the world’s biggest mobile event of the year that was held a week ago in Barcelona, Spain, was that 5G is finally becoming a reality.

03/08/2019

What 5G can do for DC

"In D.C. alone, analysts estimate 5G will create more than 6,500 new jobs and increase our city’s gross domestic product by more than $1 billion over five years." Gary Shapiro at Washington Post wrote.

#5G #DC #wireless #connectivity #future #WashingtonDC

It’s hard to imagine life in D.C. without a smartphone. We depend on smartphones to track the latest political news, stay in touch with our busy families and navigate downtown traffic. Apps such as ParkMobile help us avoid those pesky parking tickets. And living without a car has become all the…

03/06/2019

North Hagerstown Foundation - Milestone Communications

We have completed the foundation for the 115’ Panel Structure located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Shentel will be the first carrier on the tower with room for three additional carriers. Washington County Public Schools will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carriers locating on the tower. The tower will be erected mid March with assistance from Allegheny Industries, Inc.

#Hagerstown #Tower #infrastructure #Maryland #WCPS

North Hagerstown Foundation Is Completed March 6, 2019 Milestone has completed the foundation for the 115’ Panel Structure located in Hagerstown, MD. Shentel will be the first carrier on the tower with room for three additional carriers. Washington County Public Schools will receive 40% of all gro...

03/04/2019

Cell Tower Gallery - Milestone Communications

At Milestone Communications, there is a tower for every occasion. We have variety of tower types that serve additional purposes and blend with their environments.

#towers #wireless #infrastructure #network #coverage

03/01/2019

Reasons to Work With Milestone | Milestone Communications

Why Milestone Communications?

Milestone shares a percentage of the gross receipts it collects from wireless providers with the municipalities or schools housing the facility. In our experience, on average each wireless facility generates over $400,000 for the landowner over a ten-year period.

#wireless #revenue #infrastructure #communications #efficient #unique #community #safety #reliability

02/27/2019

IWCE Expo 2019

The International Wireless Communications Expo IWCE, will be held March 4-8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Conference Program will host a variety of sessions, also including workshops, special events, and keynote speakers.

#IWCE2019 #wireless #expo #Vegas

IWCE will be taking place March 4-8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. IWCE is where people can make the human connections they need to be successful, whether it is connecting to a future client, boss, employee or business partner.

02/25/2019

Sprint to launch commercial 5G in 4 U.S. cities in May | FierceWireless

The first cities are Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas and Kansas City. The company also said five other cities are slated to launch in the first half of 2019: Houston, Texas, Los Angeles, California, New York City, Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, District of Columbia.

#5G #Sprint #commercial #launch #wireless

Company executives stressed that this will be a “real” 5G mobile network not for a few customers, but for millions of customers.

02/22/2019

Verizon will launch 5G in 30 cities this year

Verizon plans to deploy the next-gen wireless technology in 30 cities by the end of 2019.

#5G #Verizon #wireless #technology

It’ll be real, standards-based 5G.

02/21/2019

VIAVI Predicts 55 5G Networks Go Live by Year-End | Inside Towers

55 commercial 5G networks expected to be live before the start of 2020.

#5G #networks #deployments #golive

VIAVI Solutions Inc. revealed new data demonstrating how quickly 5G networks are rolling out worldwide, with 55 commercial 5G networks expected to be live before the start of 2020 — the year that 5G was originally expected to debut. The information is derived from Viavi’s report: “The State of...

02/20/2019

Interior’s New Tower Mapping Tool Features Over 10,000 BLM Areas | Inside Towers

U.S. Department of the Interior released a new mapping tool designed to increase broadband internet access on federally-managed lands. The Department’s website states the map “identifies existing communications infrastructure located on federally managed lands as well as agency contact information, enabling greater insight into co-location opportunities.”

#communication #Towers #telecommunication #broadband

UPDATE As part of the American Broadband Initiative christened into being last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a new mapping tool entitled the Joint Overview of Established Locations (JOEL), designed to increase broadband internet access on federally-managed lands. The Department....

02/20/2019

Preston Park Stacked - Milestone Communications

Milestone has stacked the 90’ monopole located near the Preston Park and Recreation Center in Roanoke, Virginia​. Shentel will be the first carrier on the tower. Roanoke City will receive 40% of all gross revenue generated from carriers locating on the cell tower. The monopole was erected with assistance from South Carolina Tel-Con Inc. Click below for all photos.

#tower #VA #Roanoke #revenue #construction #cellular #coverage #networks #monopole