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."
Get to Know: Crown Castle
The Austin Chamber of Commerce published a "Get to Know" piece on Crown Castle, detailing the company’s large presence in Austin. "Crown Castle joined the Austin Chamber because it successfully brings together an engaged business community who share the same goal - to drive ...
Small cell contracts approved in Aspen
Last Tuesday, Aspen City Council approved a pair of small cell contracts stating that Crown Castle will act as the "neutral host developer" throughout the municipality. The agreement grants authorization for Crown Castle to use city property, in and out of the right of way, for th...
As cities battle feds over 5G rollout, tech leaders worry Seattle will lag behind in new wireless race
Geekwire reported on the concern that Seattle will fall behind in the race to 5G due to competing stakeholders and additional complex factors. However, the article positively mentions that the city is working to streamline its process for approving small cell installations, notabl...
Crown Castle Looks to the Future After 25 Years in Business
Cheddar posted a segment on Jay Brown’s interview with NYSE Executive Vice Chairman Betty Liu, where the two discussed Crown Castle’s progress over the past 25 years and the future of 5G technology. "We think from 5G, there will be more than five million jobs created&h...
5G wireless is coming — and the battle has already begun over where to allow the antennas in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun reported on local government battles with telecom companies over the placement of small cell technology throughout cities. The article mentions that Crown Castle, which has installed small cell facilities on behalf of wireless carriers in Baltimore, says they wan...
Crown Castle on Cutting Edge of 5G Innovation
Nareit published an article detailing Crown Castle as a leader in the communications infrastructure business and Jay Brown’s role as Chief Executive Officer of the company. "As the wireless space evolves toward increased options for consumers and much faster speeds, Brown sa...