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."
5G Technology to Propel Texas Into a More Connected, Faster Future
Reform Austin reported on the need for fast, reliable 5G networks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The article includes commentary from TX5G Alliance spokesman Scott Dunaway, who states: "The successful deployment of 5G takes a lot of different stakeholders, whether that i...
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You?
Planning Magazine reported on the various benefits of deploying 5G infrastructure throughout Pittsburgh (Pa.), including speed and connectivity improvements in the medical and automotive industries. The article includes insights from Karmen Rajamani, the director of permitting and...
We are so well positioned for where the world is going,’ Crown Castle CEO says
Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown was featured on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money, where he discussed the importance of Crown Castle’s infrastructure in enabling the growth of 5G networks. Brown explained that the shared infrastructure model allows carriers to deploy services quicker ...
Op-Ed: Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
In an op-ed in the Pittsburgh Area Chamber newsletter, Crown Castle’s Jim Young details the importance of connectivity and wireless infrastructure. "Wireless connectivity requires a foundation of infrastructure to function optimally—a network of towers, small cells, and fibe...
Is Pittsburgh building out 5G infrastructure fast enough? Some say no.
Brian Kennedy, Matt Smith, Santiago Garces and Ashley Shook discussed the need for accelerated deployment of 5G infrastructure in Pittsburgh (Pa.), detailing the importance of the city’s small cell regulatory program, which plans to introduce a bill to the city council to fo...
MD5G Partnership launches in support of 5G deployment throughout Md.
Maryland’s technology, civic and business leadership announced the MD5G Partnership, a coalition to create more connected communities through communications infrastructure and 5G connectivity, with Crown Castle as a listed member of the coalition. "The revolution to 5G throu...