I always did think it a bit odd that I can&#x27;t just create an &quot;Open Cell Tower&quot; the way I might make an open wifi access point.  This is true even if I have the resources and property rights to build such a thing - say, to make sure cell service works for everyone on my private island venue.  Instead I have to contract with each cell service provider visitors might use.<p>That seems wrong.  Independent organizations should be able to contribute the the cell infrastructure, be they companies that need service or local governments just wanting to make cell phones work without giving a handout to one particular carrier.