MISSISSAUGA – The City of Mississauga has been getting ready to host 5G technology on its infrastructure.
Earlier this week staff presented a technical assessment report at general committee, which “highlights the work being done to make sure Mississauga is ready to host 5G technology on City owned infrastructure like light poles,” a City of Mississauga press release says.
“5G small cells will attach to light poles or towers and communicate wirelessly over radio waves. In Mississauga, it is anticipated that they will be located on light poles where there is high foot traffic such as in Business Improvement Areas (BIA) and Mississauga’s downtown core,” the release explains.
The technical assessment report outlines the planning and operational changes needed for the City’s light poles to accommodate 5G small cells. Staff spoke to health and technical experts and other cities about the impacts of 5G as part of the assessment.
“Currently, the City, along with Peel Region, Brampton and Caledon, own and operate the largest Public Sector Network (PSN) in Canada with 985 connected sites and 47,000 km of fibre,” according to the press release. “Mississauga’s existing IT infrastructure with the introduction of 5G small cells will allow the City to meet changing technology needs.”
The City is “receiving requests to use infrastructure, particularly street light poles, to attach small cell equipment and is working to develop Master Agreements for pole attachments with telecommunication service providers. These agreements will come to Council for approval early in 2022,” the release says.
The City of Mississauga is also working with street light pole vendors to adjust their standard design to safely accommodate the small cell attachments.
“Through planned governance and processes, adherence to high health standards set by Health Canada and Peel Public Health, Mississauga is working hard to ensure that 5G infrastructure is managed and installed effectively bringing with it high-speed wireless connectivity and economic opportunities,” the press release says.
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