During last week’s Future of Wireless Connectivity, Innovation and Investment breakfast briefing hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee, Crown Castle government relations manager Richard Rothrock participated, noting Crown Castle “has already deployed between 600 and 650 small cells in Baltimore.” He added that “small cell tech can be attached to existing light or utility poles already erected in an area, providing greater connectivity in densely populated areas.”
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...
Noah Tulsky: Shared Infrastructure Can Make 5G Work For Cities
According to Noah Tulsky, partner at Sidewalks Infrastructure Partners and the latest author of Broadband Breakfast's Expert Opinion series, annual small cell deployments in cities are expected to grow at a roughly 25% compound annual rate through 2026. Because of this exponential growth, 5G d...