Telecom Laws in Colorado

Posted in Wireless Telecommunications by Welsh Law Office on April 10, 2022

Net neutrality is basically the idea that everybody deserves a fair chance to use the internet. And broadband providers shouldn’t be allowed to limit access to some people or provide special access to others.

The FCC, which regulates broadband carriers in the United States, was created by the federal government in 1934. In 2005, the FCC established net neutrality protections and these rules were strengthened by the agency’s 2015 Open Internet Order, which provided strong protections to keep content flowing freely on the internet.

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Environmental Protections and Cell Tower Construction

Posted in Wireless Telecommunications by Welsh Law Office on January 6, 2022

The developing of a new cell tower requires juggling several complex factors. A property owner must make sure their real estate is properly appraised, that they are abiding by local zoning laws, and that they have a strong lease agreement. Another major factor to consider is the environmental impact of a cell site and if local or state laws will restrict construction.

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Complying With State and Federal Telecom Laws in Colorado

Posted in Wireless Telecommunications by Welsh Law Office on August 5, 2021

Cell tower in front of lightly cloudy blue skyThe boom of the internet, social media, and smartphone services would not have been possible without the expansion of our country’s telecommunications networks. As a whole, this network is highly dependent on the various contracts, leases, and agreements between hundreds of companies, each of which has to comply with various overlapping laws.

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