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.”
This is the fastest growing wireless market in the world: Crown Castle president and CEO
Crown Castle President and CEO Jay Brown appeared on Fox Business'"The Claman Countdown" to provide insight on wireless internet and data traffic. He shared his opinion on the years-long process to improve connectivity in the US, stating, "If you put in context, though, of where we are in the ...
New pathway to connect Southpointe with Montour Trail
Crown Castle has helped fund a biking and walking trail in Cecil Township (PA) to help connect previously existing trails to a mixed-use business park in Cecil Township. The first phase will cost $150,000 to $200,000 and connect multiple walking areas to the new trail.
Digital infrastructure gamblers begin placing their bets
At the recent Connect (X) event, cell tower industry executives were asked whether they should bet on fiber, 5G or small cells. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown argued on behalf of fiber and small cells, which he believes are best positioned to support increases in network traffic.
View From the Top Panel Discusses Strengths, Weaknesses of Towers
Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown spoke at Connect (X) in Denver (CO) on the "View From the Top" panel that discussed the outlook for towers and wireless infrastructure and challenges the industry faces. When discussing their disappointment in the NTIA for rules that favor fiber in its Broadband Equi...
How 'digital twins' of cell towers could speed 5G
Dish Network's Dave Mayo inquired about the condition of cell towers throughout the US during a keynote appearance at the Wireless Infrastructure Association's Connect (X) trade show. Sitetracker's Brant Carter said there's a push within the industry to create "digital twins" cell towers &ndas...
NAB 2022 Perspectives: Crown Castle's Anush Sarabakhsh on Powering Connectivity Within SoFi Stadium, Other Sports Venues
Crown Castle Senior Account Executive Anush Sarabakhsh spoke at NAB 2022, a conference for the National Association of Broadcasters, about the company’s partnerships in sports markets. Sarabakhsh discussed Crown Castle’s work in the SoFi Stadium using small cells to increase connec...