Re: Wireless equipment UL'd?
I am no expert, but very few wireless providers have a utility status. I work for a telecom that is recognized as a utility in some regions, while not in others. I have bitten a few times over this and it is never clear. Always takes a lawyer to determine the status.
I know it is a legal status on a local basis, sometimes voted on by the public, ad valorem tax is assessed, has a monopoly, and right-of-ways are granted if applicable.
So IMO unless it is a true telephone company with right-of-ways, copper lines going to residence/commercial/industrial properties, or other such utilities like electric, CATV, or gas, I doubt they are exempt from permits or inspection.
I have been in electric utilities and telecom business for a long time, and I am still confused about when/where/what about the exempt status.