Buda okays network node regulations

A new state law is forcing municipalities to enact ordinances regulating cellular companies use of public right-of-ways to install network nodes. 

During a special called Aug. 29 meeting, the Buda City Council unanimously voted to restrict network nodes from certain public area right-of-ways, such as the Historic and Design districts in the city.

John Nett, Buda city engineer, said network nodes look like a small grey box, or node, affixed to a pole or another existing structure, such as a light pole or a building. The node works much like a city’s automated meter reading and allows cell phone companies to communicate with each other.