Our team of engineers works on a plan to design sites to meet demand and high demand could mean more <br />than one new site is required. If two adjacent sites trigger a capacity site, the new site must be built <br />between them. Other sites are needed to improve coverage quality both indoors and outdoors. Some sites are <br />needed to expand the coverage footprint where coverage had not previously existed. <br />The New Site Target Locations are passed to the construction team to find suitable locations. <br />Collocation with existing facilities is considered and pursued wherever feasible. Placement on suitable <br />existing structures (building rooftops, sides of buildings, cupolas, utility poles and other existing structures) is <br />preferred if the existing structure meets the network design objectives and is feasible. <br />Once a site is secured, the Approval/Permit process begins. Rights-of-way or local zoning rules apply, <br />depending on the location. In addition, permitting review by other agencies at the local, state and federal <br />level may be required, for example: <br />• FAA <br />• FCC <br />• SHPO (State Historical Preservation Office) <br />• THPO (Tribal Historical Preservation Office) <br />Once all approvals are obtained, we begin building the site and commission it for service. <br />End-to-end cycle times vary greatly and are heavily influenced by the planning and permitting process of the <br />local jurisdiction. We aim to achieve approvals within timeframes set by the FCC Shot Clock. <br />A number of factors go into making the decision about where to place wireless antennas and infrastructure - <br />but AT&T is committed to working with the community. We're a part of this community, so we also want the best <br />possible placement while still delivering quality, reliable wireless service. <br />We listen to residents who are impacted by our proposed infrastructure. <br />Plow does strearnlining and expediting local ordinances positively affect siting? <br />Ensures access to reliable wireless communications services throughout the entire city more quickly; <br />Encourages the use of existing monopoles, towers, utility poles and other structures; <br />Minimizes duplicative processes and local jurisdiction staff resources; <br />Ensures public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. <br />More than likely. Through the Velocity IP (VIP) plan, AT&T is investing to significantly expand and enhance <br />the ability of our customers to access our wireless and wireline IP broadband networks across the country. <br />That deployment requires the cooperation of local jurisdictions. <br />