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."
West Covina denies ‘small cell’ towers in residential neighborhoods
West Covina denied a proposal by Crown Castle to add five small cell sites to residential neighborhoods throughout the area. At issue was the aesthetic appeal of the small cells, with residents stating that Crown Castle should "submit specific designs for approval and that the Cit...
5G Cell Service on a Roll in Houston Area
Last Monday, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Houston to view Crown Castle’s fiber optic and small cell sites deployed throughout the city. The article includes notable commentary from Mike Kavanagh, Crown Castle’s SVP and Sales & Chief Commercial Officer, who sta...
5G cell service is coming to Charleston
Crown Castle is set to deploy 5G infrastructure throughout Lowcounty, South Carolina. The article includes notable commentary from Crown Castle’s Ann Brooks, who states: "I believe 5G is going to be transformative for society." Brooks discusses the benefits of small cells th...
5G Cell Service on a Roll in Houston Area
Last Monday, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Houston to view Crown Castle’s fiber optic and small cell sites deployed throughout the city. The article includes notable commentary from Mike Kavanagh, Crown Castle’s SVP and Sales & Chief Commercial Officer, who sta...
Murrysville officials working to develop ordinance for 5G antennas
Local officials are concerned that the small cells deployed throughout Murrysville may be unsightly. The Murrysville Planning Commission heard a presentation last Tuesday from Crown Castle, which is looking to deploy the technology throughout the city. "There are some (cell phone)...
Crown asks court to rule on California county’s unlawful node application fees
In a U.S. District Court of Western California filing, Crown Castle requested that the court restrict Santa Barbara County, California from charging "unlawful, unreasonable and excessive fees" in order to deploy wireless infrastructure within the county’s rights-of-way. Crow...