Why Philadelphia needs more wireless infrastructure.
One of America’s most populous cities with more than six million people in its metropolitan area, Philadelphia is both traditional and cutting-edge. Its local economy is thriving, with robust industries in food, biotechnology, telecommunications, IT and finance driving a dynamic business environment. Philadelphia’s neighborhoods are equally vibrant, with trendy districts, upscale enclaves, and family-friendly suburbs all sitting side by side. And in 2016, a record 41 million visitors flocked to the city to experience its unique blend of art, culture, sports and history.
Fast, reliable wireless connectivity is essential to everyday life in Philadelphia—and particularly in the area of public safety, where, in many areas, 80 percent of all emergency calls to police, firefighters and first responders now originating on mobile devices. As demand for mobile data grows exponentially and Philadelphia’s existing wireless infrastructure bears an increasingly heavy burden, small cell solutions—or “small cells”—have garnered more interest. Small cells are used in cities nationwide to complement existing wireless infrastructure, such as towers, adding much-needed coverage and capacity in highly populated areas.
Discover more about small cells and the benefits they'll bring to your community.
Where we're installing small cells.
Small cells are installed in the right of way, often on infrastructure like street signs, utility poles and streetlights. You may have walked by them before without noticing them. Working in partnership with city staff, we plan to enable improved wireless provider service while keeping Philadelphia's character intact.
The map above shows proposed areas of activity in Philadelphia.
Small cells in Philadelphia.
About Crown Castle
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions across every major US market. This nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology and wireless service—bringing information, ideas and innovations to the people and businesses that need them.