# Paris Rooftops - How (Not) To Install A 5G Antenna For An Internet Backup Line

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Podcast: [IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-horror-stories-with-jack-smith-7324626)
Published: 2025-08-31T13:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/episode-5-paris-rooftops/
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## Resource

Installing a 5G antenna on a rooftop in downtown Paris sounds simple enough - until reality sets in. In this episode, we walk thru the saga of a project that required not one, not two, but multiple site visits before the antenna finally worked as expected. Permits, building access, scheduling delays, unexpected power requirements - each visit brought a new twist, each delay a new story. Was it bureaucracy? Weather? Or just the uniquely French way of doing things? Join us on the rooftops of Paris for a tale of project planning, technical hurdles, and cultural aspects that turns a routine install into a mini-series of its own. Want even more info ? Read our show notes and related blog post related to this episode : https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/episode-5-paris-rooftops/ All other links and socials : https://links.ithorrorstories.eu/ 00:00 Welcome Back 01:04 Paris Client Challenge 04:40 Paris Commute Fail 08:07 Rooftop Install Mishaps 15:07 Bureaucracy Battles 20:31 Soundtrack Trauma 27:47 Christmas Song Rant 32:57 Lessons Learned 33:38 Disclaimer & Wrap-Up

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