AT&T says regulations Beaumont is proposing for devices that extend service from cell towers violate state law.

The devices, commonly referred to as small-cell nodes, are similar to towers for cell phones. But they can handle massive amounts of data at faster speeds, therefore increasing cell-phone coverage and capacity to provide service.

“To accommodate the surging data that accompanies these solutions, we are turning to small cells to expand and enhance our network,” said Adrianna