Crown Castle has installed 130 small cell towers in Charlotte and has mapped out possible locations for 70 more. Crown Castle Government Affairs Manager Ann Brooks said that, "Crown Castle shares the city of Charlotte's commitment to making it one of the most connected cities in the world, so that opportunities are available to all of its residents, businesses and visitors. In Charlotte, where there is population growth and an increase in data demand, there is an immediate need for more wireless network capacity. Crown Castle will continue to work with the city to provide the critical communications infrastructure required to achieve the vision of a connected city.”
Towercos to the Rescue?
Contributing analyst Martha DeGrasse writes about how tower owners can help carriers finance 5G rollouts by potentially giving carriers a way to turn a capital investment into an operating expense as they deploy new spectrum. Crown Castle CFO Daniel Schlanger stated, "We think we can really he...
Commercial Real Estate Appears to Embrace CBRS Post-COVID
Commercial Observer reporter Patrick Sisson published an article on how tech and building amenities such as CBRS may become key differentiators as commercial landlords battle for tenants in an oversupplied, post-pandemic office market. "In March, landlord Rudin Management Company announced it ...
Houston is poised to lead 5G growth in Texas, according to a new report
According to data recently published by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, Houston led all cities in Texas for the number of small cells with 5,455 small-cell sites approved. Crown Castle government affairs director Mandy Derr stated, "Maintaining world-class communications infrastructure i...
Verizon Speeds 5G Deployment With Crown and SBA Deal
Verizon signed new agreements with two major US cell tower companies, Crown Castle and SBA Communications. The article stated, "The deals signed with both towercos, already long-term partners of the carrier, allow for process improvements, including standardizing and reducing forms and minimiz...
Verizon readies for C-band deployments with Crown Castle, SBA deals
Verizon reached agreements with tower companies Crown Castle and SBA to add new gear to existing sites and deploy C-band at a faster rate. The article stated, "Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown indicated its deal for Verizon’s C-band covers the next decade, saying, ‘we look forward to con...
Verizon Forged Deals With Crown Castle, SBA Communications To Fast-Track C-Band Equipment Deployment
Verizon signed deals with Crown Castle and SBA, two tower companies already hosting Verizon infrastructure equipment, to speed deployment of C-band equipment. "The addition of the C-band spectrum will enable Verizon to offer the differentiated 5G Ultra-Wideband mobility service to an additiona...