With a broad boost from U.S. Reps. Anna G. Eshoo and Jackie Speier (D-Palo Alto, Hillsborough), a large coalition of Western cities and counties are waging a legal showdown with a shuttered federal government in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals over control of 5G wireless installations. Eshoo's bill, H.R. 530 -- called the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, "essentially resets the clock on the FCC's new rules by erasing what the federal government has implemented in the under-the-wire maneuver." Eshoo noted "5G is essential for our country's communications network and economy, but it must be deployed responsibly and equitably."
Tower execs say US 5G buildout is slower but not over
Crown Castle reported on their 5G buildout and their lowering of the 2023 outlook at the end of Q2 due to a tower leasing activity slowdown in the first part of the year. Jay Brown was quoted, discussing that, unlike in previous upgrade cycles, all three big US operators started d...
How one Michigan school is addressing 5G anxieties
One high school in Michigan is running RF power level tests to address parental concerns about the potential health effects of 5G signals, despite initial findings indicating no problems. Crown Castle and other industry groups are mentioned, as they promote 5G as safe and useful despite f...
5G small cell deployments will likely get a boost
US mobile operators are expected to boost small cell deployments to enhance 5G network coverage and capacity, including Crown Castle. During the company’s Q2 earnings call with investors, Jay Brown said that the company expects to "drive double-digit small cell revenue growt...
Verizon deploys private 5G in hospital
Verizon deployed a private 5G network in the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, offering advanced clinical capabilities such as AR-assisted presurgical guidance, virtual 3D X-rays and VR-assisted medical learning. The network enables real-time patient care decisions, and is part of...
Broadband Breakfast to Release Middle Mile Report Ahead of Special Connect (X) Session
Broadband Breakfast will be hosting Connect (X) on May 10th for a discussion focused on the Middle Mile Program and its impact on last-mile deployment efforts and the role of state broadband offices. Crown Castle will be represented by Drew Colbow at the discussion alongside representatives fr...
T-Mobile Network’s New Normal
T-Mobile won the 2.5 GHz Education Broadband Service/Broadband Radio Service licenses in Auction 108, and the company will systematically activate those licenses to augment its existing 2.5 GHz spectrum where it needs additional coverage. Additionally, T-Mobile recently partnered with Crown Ca...