AT&T launched its 5G network in late December in 12 cities across the country, but despite Austin's growing foundation in technology, tech experts say the city is lacking in infrastructure to handle the new network. Scott Dunaway, a spokesperson with Texas 5G Alliance, said "Austin has been slow in this front, but we are seeing a limited amount of progress in the last couple of weeks." Hed added that the "[Austin] City Council has approved an emergency order to help streamline that permitting process."
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.
Crown Castle's Towers Plus Fiber Plus Small Cells 5G Strategy Poised For Takeoff
Seeking Alpha reported Crown Castle is set to see benefits from their fiber plus small cell strategy. The article states, "After years of strategic acquisitions, Crown Castle already has a first mover advantage and with the high barriers to entry, it would take considerable time and expense fo...