New communications tower in the Mendocino National Forest will improve rural internet service
The availability and quality of internet service for Covelo, Laytonville, Willits, and Ukiah will be improved due to the new tower facility.
Posted: Dec 24, 2020 4:53 PM
Updated: Dec 24, 2020 5:54 PM
Posted By: Lorraine Dechter MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. - A new lease for communication use of the Big Signal Peak communication site in the Mendocino National Forest was issued on Dec. 24, 2020.
An additional wireless communications tower will be installed on Big Signal Peak which is located approximately 18 miles southwest of Willits, adjacent to the Sanhedrin Wilderness.
According to a spokesperson for the Mendocino National Forest, the telecommunication services provided at the site will contribute to the safety of surrounding communities.