--- title: California Wireless Law Blog | The Latest News & Analysis | Alan Hearty (2) description: Alan Hearty | Atty Alan Hearty's California Wireless Law Blog. Get objective updates on the latest wireless industry news, updates, FCC updates, comments & analyses. 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In particular, access to American markets by foreign companies carries with it a number of... [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/huawei-us-market-access-alan-hearty) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ["FCC Addresses Emergency Alert Geotargeting" by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-emergency-alert-geotargeting-alan-hearty) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [October 17, 2018](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-emergency-alert-geotargeting-alan-hearty) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) In a previous blog post, we examined various trends regarding[cell phone service during states of emergency](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/disaster-strikes-another-look-at-cell-service-during-emergencies). Specifically, one of the issues mentioned was that of Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA. The WEA system is a public safety tool that allows... [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-emergency-alert-geotargeting-alan-hearty) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Carpenter v. U.S.: Limitations & Implications by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/carpenter-v-united-states-limitations-implications-alan-hearty) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [October 08, 2018](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/carpenter-v-united-states-limitations-implications-alan-hearty) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) ## *Carpenter v. United States*: Limitations and Implications In June 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated opinion in [Carpenter v. United States](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-402_h315.pdf). There, the court held that a warrant is needed in order for police to access cell site... [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/carpenter-v-united-states-limitations-implications-alan-hearty) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [FCC Proposal Aims to Facilitate Deployment of 5G Wireless Technology by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-5g-wireless-technology-proposal-alan-hearty) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [October 02, 2018](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-5g-wireless-technology-proposal-alan-hearty) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking steps to facilitate cheaper and faster 5G wireless technology deployments across the country. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced a new plan to [lead the world toward a 5G future](https://www.fcc.gov/5G). The plan... [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/fcc-5g-wireless-technology-proposal-alan-hearty) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Telecoms File Lawsuit Challenging Net Neutrality Rules by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/telecoms-file-lawsuit-challenging-net-neutrality-rules) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [April 21, 2015](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/telecoms-file-lawsuit-challenging-net-neutrality-rules) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) The Federal Register officially published the FCC’s new rules governing net neutrality on Monday, April 13, 2015, and the new rules will take effect 60 days following the date of publication. As anticipated, AT&T and the wireless and cable industry... [Wireless Carriers](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/wireless-carriers), [Regulations](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/regulations), [Cellular Networks](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/cellular-networks), [Litigation](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/litigation), [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/telecoms-file-lawsuit-challenging-net-neutrality-rules) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Net Neutrality Applies to Cell Phone Networks by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/net-neutrality-applies-cell-phone-networks) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [March 02, 2015](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/net-neutrality-applies-cell-phone-networks) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) In February, the FCC enacted new rules governing network neutrality that could have a profound influence on the telecommunications industry. The FCC’s new rules will extend its current purview and will encompass cell networks in addition to fixed... [Regulations](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/regulations), [Cellular Networks](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/cellular-networks), [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/net-neutrality-applies-cell-phone-networks) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [U.S. Supreme Court Sides With Cell Tower Industry by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/u.s.-supreme-court-sides-with-cell-tower-industry) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [January 22, 2015](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/u.s.-supreme-court-sides-with-cell-tower-industry) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) In what is being hailed as a significant victory for the cell tower industry, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that local governments must provide reasons when they deny applications to build cell towers. This decision upholds the requirements of the... [Cell Towers](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/cell-towers), [Litigation](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/litigation), [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/u.s.-supreme-court-sides-with-cell-tower-industry) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [SCOTUS Set To Decide On T-Mobile Cell Tower Case by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/scotus-set-decide-t-mobile-tower-case) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [November 20, 2014](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/scotus-set-decide-t-mobile-tower-case) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) Back in May, we highlighted a [story](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/the-united-states-supreme-court-to-rule-on-cell-tower-citing-issue) where the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear T-Mobile’s case regarding how a city justifies its denial of a tower-setting permit. Well, the Court has heard the arguments and is set to announce its decision... [Cell Towers](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/cell-towers), [Litigation](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/litigation), [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/scotus-set-decide-t-mobile-tower-case) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Nokia SAC Wireless Acquisition Increases U.S. Business by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/nokia-sac-wireless-acquisition-increases-us-business) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [July 09, 2014](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/nokia-sac-wireless-acquisition-increases-us-business) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) Nokia has acquired indoor wireless specialist SAC Wireless to help boost its network deployment business and wireless network infrastructure in the U.S. SAC Wireless specializes in deploying small cells and using antenna systems to improve wireless... [Cellular Networks](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/cellular-networks), [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/tag/alan-hearty) [Read More](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/nokia-sac-wireless-acquisition-increases-us-business) Share on: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Bay Area Residents Want More Wireless Towers by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/bay-area-residents-want-more-wireless-towers) ![Picture of Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/hubfs/Alan%20Hearty.jpg) Posted on [June 09, 2014](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/bay-area-residents-want-more-wireless-towers) by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) A 2014 Bay Area Council Poll found overwhelming support among residents for installation of new antennae, cell towers and fiber optic cables in their city. According to over 1,000 residents surveyed, a whopping 74 percent say it’s time to upgrade... 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