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.”
Viewpoint: Southeast D.C. demands better connectivity
Stan Jackson of the Anacostia Economic Development Corp. published an op-ed which covered the need for D.C. to demand better connectivity. Jackson noted in order to help D.C.’s economy recover from the impacts of Covid-19, wireless expansion is a necessity and stated "As we continue to m...
The (Gradual) 5G Revolution Next-level Internet Coming to Texas
The Texas Comptroller published a report on the expansion of 5G throughout Texas, focusing the federal role in deploying 5G. Reporter Patrick Graves stated, "Amandus "Mandy" Derr, director of government affairs for communications infrastructure company Crown Castle, credits 2017 state legislat...
Policy Summit Panel Covers Nuances of a New Infrastructure Bill
The Wireless Infrastructure Association Policy Summit Sessions held a panel on the new infrastructure bill's expectations and funding possibilities for upgrades and new builds for broadband connectivity. Crown Castle VP of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Staci Pies mentioned one challenge Cro...
Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities
At the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s All Access Policy Summit, Staci Pies, Vice President of Government Affairs for Crown Castle, joined a panel discussion on the importance of municipalities and carriers cooperating to prioritize deployment. She also highlighted the need for par...
Panel Predicts Bipartisan Support for Broadband Legislation
The Wireless Infrastructure Association Policy Summit held a panel on the implications of a new infrastructure bill. Crown Castle VP of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Staci Pies, mentioned she is pleased to see the bipartisan support for broadband funding in Congress, but Crown Castle is als...
Our Region’s Business
WPXI (PA) hosted a conversation between Crown Castle’s Public Affairs Manager Renee Morales and Vice President of Government Affairs for Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Beer on 5G regulations, the digital divide and the future of 5G in the city of Pittsburgh.