FCC Issues Ruling, Order to Accelerate 5G Wireless Infrastructure Deployment

The FCC released the text of its decisions aimed at speeding 5G wireless buildout by targeting state and local hurdles to small-cell deployment. The 116-page declaratory ruling and order (here) in docket 17-79 and Friday's Daily Digest was adopted by commissioners Wednesday with Jessica Rosenworcel partially dissenting (see 1809260029). Local governments expect to mount a court challenge (see 1809270040).