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.
We are so well positioned for where the world is going,’ Crown Castle CEO says
Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown was featured on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money, where he discussed the importance of Crown Castle’s infrastructure in enabling the growth of 5G networks. Brown explained that the shared infrastructure model allows carriers to deploy services quicker ...
Op-Ed: Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
In an op-ed in the Pittsburgh Area Chamber newsletter, Crown Castle’s Jim Young details the importance of connectivity and wireless infrastructure. "Wireless connectivity requires a foundation of infrastructure to function optimally—a network of towers, small cells, and fibe...
Is Pittsburgh building out 5G infrastructure fast enough? Some say no.
Brian Kennedy, Matt Smith, Santiago Garces and Ashley Shook discussed the need for accelerated deployment of 5G infrastructure in Pittsburgh (Pa.), detailing the importance of the city’s small cell regulatory program, which plans to introduce a bill to the city council to fo...
MD5G Partnership launches in support of 5G deployment throughout Md.
Maryland’s technology, civic and business leadership announced the MD5G Partnership, a coalition to create more connected communities through communications infrastructure and 5G connectivity, with Crown Castle as a listed member of the coalition. "The revolution to 5G throu...
Op-Ed: We need 5G now more than ever
Crown Castle Government Affairs Manager Kathy Putt published an op-ed highlighting the importance for lawmakers to prioritize telecommunications policies that enable the deployment of 5G networks in Washington state. "Clearly, there is a real need to activate 5G networks. But in o...
5G Funding Could Be Included in the Next Stimulus Bill. These Stocks Could Benefit.
Barron’s reported that the next round of fiscal stimulus may include funding for 5G network and rural broadband infrastructure, which "would benefit cell tower real-estate trusts." The article highlighted Crown Castle as an "attractive [way] for investors to play the 5G tran...