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.”
New Bethlehem Mayor lobbies for improved rural Internet access
In light of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing need to work and learn remotely, New Bethlehem (PA) Mayor Gordon Barrows said that he is supporting the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act in order to improve internet connectivity. Barrows stated, "The bill would create a...
5G will be essential for New York's COVID-19 rebound. Here's why
To ensure New York remains a competitive state in economic development, the facilitated implementation of next generation wireless technology in all parts of the state will be imperative. A significant percentage of commerce and personal life is likely to remain virtual even after...
US providers remain mostly optimistic on 5G rollouts
Although COVID-19 has the potential to slow the rollout of 5G in many countries, most US players remain on track with network buildout efforts. The article quoted Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown, who stated, "We haven't seen any impact to date from COVID-19…thus far our crews ha...
Crown Castle expects 5G ramp in 2H, no impact from COVID-19
Crown Castle did not see any direct impact from COVID-19 on its business in the first quarter, and expects a significant increase in activity throughout the second half of 2020 as carriers ramp up 5G deployments. The article includes commentary from Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown, who...
GUEST COLUMN: Why 5G in Cambridge makes sense
Denise Jillson, executive director at Harvard Square Business Association, published an op-ed detailing the benefits 5G technology would bring to Cambridge, Massachusetts, including an increase in retail revenue of $12 billion annually by 2021. "Now, more than ever, we are cogniza...
Mayor Bowser Announces Distribution of Additional Devices to DC Public Schools Students in Grades K-8
The DC Line reported that the DC Public Schools system is working in partnership with the newly established DC Education Equity Fund to distribute up to 10,000 hotspots to families across the District who do not currently have internet access. Crown Castle is mentioned as a contri...