Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONWIDE PROGRAMMATIC 
AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE SMALL CELL/DAS DEPLOYMENT
WASHINGTON, August 8, 2016. — “If faithfully implemented, this agreement should 
successfully weed out one set of barriers to small cell and DAS wireless infrastructure 
deployment in and around historic areas and buildings. By reducing unnecessary regulatory 
burdens and procedures, wireless companies can realize quicker network builds and consumers 
ultimately will benefit from better wireless voice and broadband communications in these 
areas. It’s been a long road to reach this point, and I applaud staff for their perseverance and for 
reaching a promising outcome.
The Commission’s work on wireless infrastructure does not end here, and I will continue my push 
to stop any inappropriate practices by those localities and governmental entities preventing 
wireless technology, especially broadband, from reaching Americans.”
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).