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Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service
National
Alan Levin and Todd Shields

US FAA, wireless companies agree to allow more 5G towers

Federal aviation regulators have concluded that new 5G wireless broadcasts can be conducted closer to airports than previously thought without interfering with sensitive aircraft equipment.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a statement saying that wireless companies can add additional cell towers nearer to airports without compromising safety.

The FAA has imposed broad flight restrictions as a result of new 5G service by AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. that began in 46 regions on Jan. 19. The Friday announcement is the latest sign that impacts from the service on aviation have been limited.

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