Apple announced it will invest $1 billion in a new campus in Austin, TX. In a statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that, "Apple is proud to bring new investment, jobs and opportunity to cities across the United States and to significantly deepen our quarter-century partnership with the city and people of Austin." Texas Governor Greg Abbott also commented on the investment, saying it is a "testament to the high-quality workforce and unmatched economic environment that Texas offers." Apple plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. data centers over the next five years, and the company said "preparations are underway" for its newest data center in Waukee, Iowa.
ECSite recognized by Small Cell Forum for best-in-class technology
ECSite, a leading software company providing end-to-end enterprise SaaS solutions, was recognized by the Small Cell Forum for its disruptive technology at the annual Small Cell World Summit 2021 global conference. The company was one of three awarded finalist status for Software and Service Ma...
FCC asks how chip shortage is impacting communications industry
The FCC issued a public notice, noting automakers were impacted most by the global semiconductor shortage, while the communications industry and broader US economy have felt the effects as well. Crown Castle and SBA Communications stated they have not had issues as of late April.
5G boosts results in US… for towercos, not telcos
Telecoms reporter Mary Lennigham reported the largest takeaway from Q1 reporting encompassing 5G rollouts is that tower providers are seeing better results than mobile operators. The article states, "‘We are excited about the increasing level of activity we see in our business as our cus...
Dish's 5G network architect explains the new Amazon
Light Reading reporter Mike Dano captured the details of Dish’s new 5G network agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The article states, "‘Ergen appeared to pour some cold water on the idea that a big tech player like Amazon would be a 'strategic partner,' implying that he cons...
Towercos to the Rescue?
Contributing analyst Martha DeGrasse writes about how tower owners can help carriers finance 5G rollouts by potentially giving carriers a way to turn a capital investment into an operating expense as they deploy new spectrum. Crown Castle CFO Daniel Schlanger stated, "We think we can really he...
Crown Castle Launches CBRS Service for Multi-Tenant NYC Building
Construction of the CBRS network at 345 Park Ave (NY) is complete in the lobby and concourse levels. "CBRS is consistent with our company’s focus on shared assets for the benefit of all. This is of great value to building owners, tenants, and wireless network operators," said Paul Reddic...