We worked with the City of Cambridge to deploy 117 low-powered antennas called “small cells” that are connected by fiber optic cable and can handle large amounts of data at high speeds. Small cells help relieve network congestion and pave the way for next-generation networks, such as 5G, which will enable “smart city” innovations, technological advancement and business growth.

Why Cambridge needs more wireless infrastructure.

Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to premiere universities, including Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and over 46,000 students flock to the city each fall. In recent years, Cambridge has exploded into a hub for the biotechnology and tech industries. This city of “squares”—a collection of small neighborhoods—has become the home to Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other cutting-edge companies.

Cambridge has a historic appearance with red brick and cobblestone streets, yet is a vibrant city that relies on fast, reliable wireless connectivity. Small cell solutions will add much-needed coverage and capacity across the city. Connecting Cambridge with the world, and the world with Cambridge, is essential for the continued growth of this not-so-little college town.

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Where we've installed small cells.

Since small cells often are inconspicuously installed on right of way infrastructure like street signs, utility poles and streetlights, they blend into their surroundings and preserve the aesthetics of their environment. Working in partnership with city staff, we enabled improved wireless carrier service while keeping Cambridge's character intact.

The map above shows proposed areas of activity in Cambridge.

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.

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