When Towers Rise Without Consent: The Quiet Clash Over 5G and Local Control
This investigative article explores the growing conflict between federal agencies and local governments over the rapid deployment of 5G wireless infrastructure. It details how the FCC’s new rules and Congress’s American Broadband Deployment Act aim to accelerate cell tower installation by limiting municipal control and public input. With health concerns sidelined and community voices marginalized, this showdown raises critical questions about democracy, public safety, and the future of neighborhood landscapes in the race for nationwide 5G coverage.