Vincent Orange, president and CEO of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, penned an op-ed in the Washington Business Journal stating “the robust development of revolutionary 5G networks throughout the city is well overdue.” Orange highlighted the benefits of small cells, ranging from public safety improvements to increased speeds. Orange noted that, “Working with city staff and neighborhoods, wireless carriers’ services will be improved by small cells while keeping our city’s character intact.” He concluded by urging the D.C. Department of Transportation to accelerate approval of guidelines that will enable deployment of small cells across the District.
Mike Salaz: Let’s encourage buildout of cellular networks in rural Colorado
Small cell systems are being installed along US Highways 6 and 36 to help bring internet access to areas in Colorado where there currently is none. This will also help build out FirstNet, a system meant to provide uninterrupted wireless coverage for emergency services. While this system is yea...
Here’s how 5G connectivity helps building owners achieve energy efficiency goals
James Whelan, President of the Real Estate Board of New York, and Ana Rua, Head of Government Affairs for New York City and New York State at Crown Castle, discussed how 5G connectivity helps building owners achieve energy efficiency goals. Whelan and Rua compare 5G to the human body's nervous...
Chamber announces Athena Award finalists
Crown Castle announced the finalists for the Chamber of Commerce's 18th annual Washington (PA) County Athena Leadership Award, which honors women's business leaders in the county. The finalists are Lynn Berry Doehring, Bridge Insurance Group Inc.; Jana Phillis Grimm, Washington County solicito...
5G Rising Infrastructure: Not Just Better But Smarter
Karmen Rajamani, Director of Network and Permitting Utilities at Crown Castle, spoke to The Hill.TV about Crown Castle's work deploying 5G infrastructure across the US. "5G in our industry is expected to be as impactful as railroads, airports and highways were in past generations," she said. "...
Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology
Getwiredalabama, a public-private partnership between the Southern Alabama Broadband Cooperative District and Omnipoint Technology Partners will provide next generation broadband to the 17 counties in the historic black belt, including Selma, Tuskegee and Montgomery. "Partners already joining ...
In Defense of Working Class Power
St. Martin Torrence, Government Affairs Manager for Crown Castle, wrote a piece in Philadelphia Weekly’s "Voices of Our City" roundup, covering the recent passing of House Bill 1621. "Wireless carriers have already launched 5G networks here in Philadelphia, but now with a streamlined pro...