Known for its Gulf Coast beaches, Bayshore Boulevard, theme parks and professional sports teams¹, the Tampa Bay Region is home to more than 3 million people, and the City of Tampa is the third largest city in the state². Tampa Bay is the economic hub of west Florida. Its diverse economy includes tourism, health care, finance, insurance, technology and construction, as well as the maritime industry. Tampa is also home to the largest port in Florida. Wireless connectivity is especially essential for the region’s businesses, residents and visitors alike.

With so many experiences to offer, including Super Bowl LV in 2021, it’s easy to see why demand for mobile data is growing exponentially in Tampa. Fast, reliable wireless connectivity is particularly important for public safety, with 80 percent of emergency calls now being initiated on mobile devices. In such highly-populated areas, small cell solutions complement cell towers and other existing infrastructure.

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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 plan to enable improved wireless carrier service while keeping Tampa's character intact.

The map above shows proposed areas of activity in Tampa.

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.