The Department of Homeland Security is “conducting a broad review of risks posed by 5G technology, officials said, as the U.S. grapples with concerns about the new network’s vulnerability to hacking and the rise of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co.” Chris Krebs, who heads the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within Homeland Security, told reporters at the RSA Conference, said the assessment should be completed within the coming months.
10 hot micro-data-center startups to watch
Vapor IO was listed as one of the 10 hot micro-data-center startups to watch. The article noted that it has raised three rounds of funding, with the most recent being a Series C that closed in September 2019. Vapor IO has already touted partnerships, including with cell-tower oper...
Crown Castle to hold town hall to discuss cell phone antenna
Amid disputes from residents over Crown Castle’s intentions to build a 33-foot antenna on a utility right-of-way in a residential neighborhood, Crown Castle "has scheduled a town hall meeting to answer questions about the company’s plans…" The article noted that...
5G Cell Service on a Roll in Houston Area
Last Monday, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Houston to view Crown Castle’s fiber optic and small cell sites deployed throughout the city. The article includes notable commentary from Mike Kavanagh, Crown Castle’s SVP and Sales & Chief Commercial Officer, who sta...
5G cell service is coming to Charleston
Crown Castle is set to deploy 5G infrastructure throughout Lowcounty, South Carolina. The article includes notable commentary from Crown Castle’s Ann Brooks, who states: "I believe 5G is going to be transformative for society." Brooks discusses the benefits of small cells th...
5G Cell Service on a Roll in Houston Area
Last Monday, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Houston to view Crown Castle’s fiber optic and small cell sites deployed throughout the city. The article includes notable commentary from Mike Kavanagh, Crown Castle’s SVP and Sales & Chief Commercial Officer, who sta...
Murrysville officials working to develop ordinance for 5G antennas
Local officials are concerned that the small cells deployed throughout Murrysville may be unsightly. The Murrysville Planning Commission heard a presentation last Tuesday from Crown Castle, which is looking to deploy the technology throughout the city. "There are some (cell phone)...