Following President Trump’s tweet about 5G and 6G technology, The Washington Post published an article highlighting that "so far, 6G exists largely as a theoretical concept and is a long way from being deployed in the real world." FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said at a wireless industry conference that, "No one knows yet what 6G will entail," but said it will "’feature terahertz-frequency networks and spatial multiplexing,’ referring to the use of short-range, high-frequency airwaves to carry lots of signals over the same bandwidth on a massive scale." Meanwhile, the wireless industry’s main trade group, CTIA, said it shares "the President’s commitment to leading the world in next-generation 5G wireless," and with the administration’s continued backing, "the U.S. wireless industry can bring more robust 5G networks to more communities faster."
After the virus: A 5G gold rush?
Politico reported that the surge of Americans working, learning and socializing online is making a case for the wireless industry to build out its highspeed 5G networks. The article quotes Zenia Zaveri, Crown Castle’s vice president of external affairs, who states: "In the s...
Crown Castle Hosts Technology Exploration Program for My Block My Hood My City Youth
Crown Castle recently partnered with the My Block My Hood My City Explorers Program to introduce students from Chicago Excel Academy of Southwest to local careers in technology and innovation. Crown Castle hosted a field trip for 12 individuals at the TechNexus collaboration cente...
A lesson in connectivity: from career simulations to a new reality
Science Center reported on Crown Castle and FirstHand’s partnership to teach Philadelphia students about the innerworkings of cellphones and other wireless infrastructure. "…each team was matched up with the same Crown Castle mentors, who visited the lab regularly for...
Fiber: The Foundation for 5G
Crown Castle’s Karen Rohrkemper published an op-ed in the Pittsburgh Technology Council describing Crown Castle’s integral role as a provider of 5G infrastructure that will "dramatically benefit" many industries in Pennsylvania. "The growth resulting from the introduct...
5G4PGH: Pittsburgh’s Economic Vitality Depends on Availability of 5G Technology
Crown Castle’s Mike Smith is quoted in the Pittsburgh Technology Council detailing the benefits of small cell technology throughout Pittsburgh. "Winning the race to 5G is largely dependent on our federal, state and local government leaders prioritizing next generation commun...
FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge Surpasses 500 Signatures
Crown Castle has taken the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, amongst 580 other broadband and telephone service providers. "The Keep Americans Connected Pledge is enabling American consumers across the country to have broadband connectivity in these unprecedented times,"...