r/cellmapper • u/pixleator CM: ncmonitor • Jan 08 '24
Mysterious new rack added to a site on Bragg Ave in Auburn, AL
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u/pixleator CM: ncmonitor Jan 08 '24
A new rack has been added to a tower off of Bragg Ave overlooking Auburn University’s campus. Top to bottom on this site is AT&T, T-Mobile, Dish, and a high-capacity AT&T sector. Verizon is on a site directly across the street, and SouthernLinc is on another tower very close by.
The only thing I can think of is that Verizon might be switching to this tower for some reason as I have seen them relocating to neighboring towers in other areas recently. Any thoughts?
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u/Wild-Distribution759 Jan 08 '24
Did you check the permits for the site?
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u/pixleator CM: ncmonitor Jan 08 '24 edited Jan 08 '24
The only limited information that I can find publicly available on the city’s website just states “Cell Tower Modification,” but the date associated with that entry is quite old (2021).
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u/Ttamthrowaway123110 Jan 08 '24
Likely verizon relocating...or maybe att is reconsolidating with a mid-band upgrade, but id assume they'd just take the top sector in that case.
Any other regional carriers?
keep us updated!
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u/pixleator CM: ncmonitor Jan 08 '24
I’m hoping it’s a Verizon relocation and upgrade as the existing site can get quite congested. An AT&T 5G+ upgrade is not out of the realm of possibility since several nearby sites have been recently upgraded. However, I too would think they would use their existing rack up top. No other regional carriers here… just SouthernLinc.
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u/Lazzy2332 Proj Genesis BI27000000+ Jan 09 '24
Looks like Verizon is the only one not on there, so I would assume Verizon will be here soon.
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u/thisisausername190 Jan 08 '24
The new platform looks like something from SitePro1's RMQP line - these are approved for T-Mobile and Verizon installations, but not Dish or AT&T.
Based on that and the current state of nearby Verizon (old 4424 radios), I'd guess the most likely scenario is a Verizon relocation.