Light Reading published an article about Verizon’s fiber network, FiOS. The article noted that Verizon "historically has rented access to fiber from the likes of…Crown Castle…" However, Verizon’s One Fiber program "threatens to upend some of those relationships…prompting analysts to question whether that would impact Crown Castle…" The article included a quote from Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown from the company’s recent quarterly earnings call stating, "We certainly don’t expect that we’re going to be the sole provider," and that the company is still seeing a major opportunity in the space.
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...