Cell Service and Microcell Expansion
Summary
A new master license agreement lets carriers put small cell equipment on city poles — Verizon is already lined up for 5-8 sites, with several targeted at North La Verne's notorious cell dead zones.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
FCC rules cap the city at about $270 per pole per year in rental income, and the city may consider subsidizing fiber installation to speed up coverage.
North La Verne residents with poor cell coverage get better connectivity.
Residents in North La Verne continue living with poor cell coverage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
City Manager Ken Domer reported a signed master license agreement with Verizon and plans for six to eight microcells downtown and in north La Verne, where reception has been poor.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
A new master license agreement lets carriers put small cell equipment on city poles — Verizon is already lined up for 5-8 sites, with several targeted at North La Verne's notorious cell dead zones.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 2, 2026
Verizon customers north of Baseline Road have little or no service, a public safety risk in emergencies. The city is negotiating small cell sites with Verizon and fiber extension with Crown Castle to fix the gaps.
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