If you build it, they will learn: Why some schools are investing in cell towers

A growing number of school districts across the country, spurred in part by the coronavirus pandemic, are going into the cell tower business. Many school districts have tried for years to provide internet service to needy families with mixed success. The rise of cell towers—typically the province of large telecommunications companies—means that a more sturdy local infrastructure is taking shape that could outlast the emergency of the pandemic. Many school districts have tried for years to provide internet service to needy families with mixed sccess. The rise of cell towers—typically the province of large telecommunications companies—means that a more sturdy local infrastructure is taking shape that could outlast the emergency of the pandemic.