Residents of Naperville are voicing their concerns as T-Mobile moves forward with plans to build a new 190-foot cell tower in the area. Despite pushback from some residents, the city council has approved the project, citing the need for reliable mobile coverage and emergency communication services.
T-Mobile's decision to construct the tower comes after the city passed an ordinance in 2018 to phase out private infrastructure on public property, prompting the removal of equipment from a 160-foot water tower in Naperville. While some residents are skeptical of the project, T-Mobile assures that the new tower will meet all safety standards set by the FCC.
City officials and T-Mobile representatives have emphasized the importance of uninterrupted mobile service, especially in emergencies where cell phones are the primary means of communication. The construction of the tower is expected to benefit not only T-Mobile customers but potentially other carriers as well, with discussions already underway for co-location with AT&T and Verizon.
