HB 2175 would improve wireless competitiveness

An overview and analysis of HB 2175 indicates the bill would help improve Washington’s wireless telecommunications climate, making it easier and less costly for wireless companies to respond to ever-increasing consumer demand for wireless telecommunications services.

Among other things, HB 2175 would require local governments to allow one permit for multiple small cell networks, known as microcells, instead of a permit for each individual microcell facility.

Based on WPC’s research and analysis, HB 2175 would serve the public interest by removing barriers to expanding microcell opportunities f...