August 29, 2018
The Honorable Frank G. Jackson
Mayor
City of Cleveland
601 Lakeside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114

Dear Mayor Jackson:
I am writing today to follow up on some concerning information that has been shared with me regarding
AT&T’s ongoing efforts to bring technology improvements to the City of Cleveland.
It is my understanding that during this past quarter, our construction teams have been prevented from
moving forward with the vast majority of our projects in the City. In particular, our efforts to install
high-speed fiber connections in Cleveland’s neighborhoods have nearly ground to a halt.
This is certainly disappointing, as until this time, we have enjoyed a positive and productive relationship
with the City and its respective permitting entities. Even more disappointing is that we are currently
unable to move forward with our plans to bring next-generation technologies and the associated
infrastructure investment to the citizens of Cleveland.
In addition, AT&T has been working with the Law Department and other contacts within the Mayor’s
Office for more than a year to secure a small cell attachment agreement. While we know securing such
an agreement can be a burdensome process, we remain hopeful this can be achieved in the very near
future.
As you know, small cell technology is crucial to bringing 5G to cities like Cleveland. And having a 5G
network is key to creating new opportunities for economic growth, boosting connections for public
safety and ensuring an overall better quality of life.
Your feedback was appreciated earlier this year when HB 478 – the small cells bill that was the result of
significant compromise between municipalities and the telecommunications industry – passed the Ohio
Legislature. This legislation is already helping us bring new technologies to communities across Ohio
faster. For example, cities like Columbus have worked diligently on their small cell attachment
agreements to attract this investment. I am attaching some information regarding Columbus’ successful
agreement, in the event you find it helpful.
Finally, we would appreciate the opportunity to meet with appropriate representatives of the City to
discuss the aforementioned issues. I understand that such a meeting has been under discussion for
some time now, and I hope that raising these concerns hastens the scheduling of such a summit.

 We look forward to continuing to invest in the people and City of Cleveland. We’re proud that over the
last 3 years alone, we’ve invested more than $325 million in this great community and we are excited to
build on that progress.
Thank you for your time and attention to these matters.

Sincerely,
Adam Grzybicki

President AT&T Ohio

Cc: City Council President Kevin Kelley
Joe Roman, CEO, Greater Cleveland Partnership