The Trump administration has told the German government it would limit intelligence sharing with Berlin if Huawei Technologies Co. is allowed to build Germany’s next-generation mobile-internet infrastructure. In a letter to the country’s economics minister, U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard A. Grenell wrote allowing the participation of Huawei or other Chinese equipment vendors in the 5G project would mean the U.S. won’t be able to maintain the same level of cooperation with German security agencies.
Crown Castle positioned for outsized portion of initial Dish build, CFO says
After being the first tower company to secure an infrastructure deal with DISH, Crown Castle is positioned for an outsized portion of the initial DISH buildout. The 15 -year Master Lease Agreement (MLA) between the two companies is for up to 20,000 tower sites and includes fiber services as we...
Experts: Expand 5G to increase connectivity
On Thursday, December 3, Herald Inside LI held a webinar, sponsored by Crown Castle and New Yorkers for 5G, to educate Long Islanders about 5G. Panelist and director of Crown Castle East Area, Karmen Rajamani said, "5G is a platform for innovation because it will improve internet service by ma...
Connecticut remains behind neighboring states for broadband access, but improvements could be coming
As Connecticut continues to see a lack of broadband availability throughout the state, CT Insider reporter Alexander Soule highlights Crown Castle CFO Dan Schlanger’s speech from the New Street 2020 Conference on ways Connecticut can look to the future in terms of 5G.
Crown Castle could be first to see fruits from C-band – analyst
As the C-band auction approaches, MoffettNathanson analysts believe Crown Castle could be positioned to see the "fruits of the new spectrum" faster and at higher levels than its competitors due to the urban locations of Crown Castle’s infrastructure assets.
Pennsylvania way behind in access to 5G technology
Wayne Campbell, President of the Pennsylvania State Grange, penned an op-ed insinuating if the House voted on House Bill 1400, which would reduce barriers that inhibit telecommunications companies from installing small cells on utility poles, it would help standardize local requirements and sp...
Invest: Miami 2020
Issuu’s review of the key issues facing Miami-Dade’s economy features Crown Castle government affairs manager, Jessica Fernandez, in their infrastructure and utilities overview. On pages 100-101, she states: "Looking at the long term, 5G will have likely matured by 2025. In paralle...