I see what you’re referring to with the service issues in that area there having dead spots. Looking at those details and the public records you mentioned it doesn’t seem like there are imminent ...
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I see what you’re referring to with the service issues in that area there having dead spots. Looking at those details and the public records you mentioned it doesn’t seem like there are imminent plans for network expansion or improvement there. You’re best bet would be to select whichever provider has the best services for where you need to use them. Just like any for profit business, wireless carriers will have invest in infrastructure improvements and expansion in order to increase revenue, and the implementation of the plans are determined based on the priority of where would provide the most cost effective options and the biggest potential return on investment. While no carrier provides coverage everywhere, the priority of where to expand next is primarily determined by the economics, demographics and infrastructureof the location. In Ohio for example Westlake would be pretty low on the priority list due to the lower/shrinking/aged population whereas Columbus would be quite high due to the higher/rising/younger population as well as number of students, tourists, visitors and traffic passing through the area. Also local resident opposition to expansion efforts such as in the past would affect future plans such as when Verizon did have plans to add a cell tower in that area of Westlake approved by the city council and later revoked due to resident petitions of opposition to having a new cell site in their neighborhood. It is unfortunately pretty common in many areas that people want good wireless services but don't want to see the tower in their area. After spending thousands of dollars in application fees, consulting fees, and employee salary time to analyze potential spots for new towers and still not being able to complete the plans due to opposition, or legal compliance any company would be less likely to seriously consider future plans in the area. Aside from already having an economically & demographically attractive location to attract new businesses to expand there many cities decide to offer increased incentives such as reducing or covering the costs to expand or operate there, like tax rates, fees, or construction. Those options may be a viable idea for the city council to consider.