Cell signal and wireless coverage gaps in Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD
Summary
Diamond Communications mapped serious coverage gaps for all three major carriers in Greenbelt Center and proposes a 100-foot tower at the fire station serving about 4,900 residents — with no city upfront cost and revenue sharing. Council wants a community town hall first.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
No upfront cost to the city; the city would receive a share of carrier rental revenue.
Residents and businesses in Greenbelt Center, including 911 callers currently stuck in dead zones.
Possibly some residents concerned about tower aesthetics or RF exposure, though the city's packet cites no established health effects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Aug 31, 2026
Diamond Communications mapped serious coverage gaps for all three major carriers in Greenbelt Center and proposes a 100-foot tower at the fire station serving about 4,900 residents — with no city upfront cost and revenue sharing. Council wants a community town hall first.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
T-Mobile has been responsive on tower issues; Verizon has not, so the city is switching police vehicle hotspots to T-Mobile.
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