Wireless networks have come a long way since the first portable cellular call was made on the streets of New York City in 1973. Fast and ubiquitous wireless networks are not luxuries but rather critical resources for our country's citizens, and failing to provide them is no different than failing to provide clean drinking water, natural gas, sewage service, or electricity. Yet we must also respect the need for minimalist, quiet, and aesthetically-pleasing infrastructure. To keep pace with rising demand for wireless data, we must embrace new technologies and adjust local ordinances to account for them. This handbook was written primarily for municipal employees, elected officials, and civic leaders to help guide their understanding of new and future wireless technologies.
