Score one for the little guy.

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, which oversees the industry, bowed to public pressure and agreed that telecoms should consult municipalities before.

Municipalities can now make non-binding suggestions for optimal placement and esthetics of the towers, the federal body ruled last week.

The move is being celebrated by Esquimalt Coun. Dave Hodgins, who brought the resolution forward at last OctoberB次元官网网址檚 Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Victoria.

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As cell towers become more densely located in urban areas, discussions on esthetic integration are becoming more popular, Hodgins said.

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Last year, Vancouver considered replacing new cell towers with V-poles B次元官网网址� concept streetlamps that include Wi-Fi, cell towers and even electric vehicle charging stations.

dpalmer@vicnews.com