Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a proposal to spend $50 million on building universal broadband internet service in his upcoming budget, the first part of a multi-year $250 million plan to improve internet access across the commonwealth. The increase for the state’s 2020 budget will connect tens of thousands more Virginians and potentially more than 100,000 more Virginians who currently do not have access to broadband internet.
The (Gradual) 5G Revolution: Next-level internet coming to Texas
Patrick Graves of Corridor News reported next-level internet is coming to Texas. Graves stated, "According to the Texas 5G Alliance, the U.S. today has more mobile devices than people. But the next stage of mobile connectivity, a series of innovations collectively dubbed "5G," promises to be a...
The Digital Divide – the 21st Century Challenge to Narrow Gap Between Information Haves and Have Nots
Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer of Atlanta Public Schools (GA), Tauheedah Baker-Jones, wrote an op-ed on the uneven distribution of technology and access to information, further escalated by the coronavirus. Atlanta Public Schools plans to assess the extent to which COVID-19 exacerbate...
The Future of Boston is 5G
Crown Castle’s Public Affairs Manager Ashley Greenspan wrote an article for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce blog, where she discussed the benefits of 5G and how 5G will connect devices across industries, including healthcare, education, transportation and improving the livability ...
FCC Democrats Set to Move on Net Neutrality, Broadband Subsidies
After Georgia’s runoff election secured control of the US Senate, the Democratic FCC is positioned to restore net neutrality rules and move quickly to expand broadband subsidies amid the pandemic. Crown Castle Board Member Ari Fitzgerald said Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel is a lead co...
Malcolm Eve with Crown Castle
Atlanta Business Radio interviewed Malcolm Xavier Eve, who leads Crown Castle’s public affairs strategy and activities for the South Area of the US. Malcolm spoke about Crown Castle’s capabilities in deploying the necessary infrastructure to bring about a robust 5G network for the ...
Invest: Miami 2020
Issuu’s review of the key issues facing Miami-Dade’s economy features Crown Castle government affairs manager, Jessica Fernandez, in their infrastructure and utilities overview. On pages 100-101, she states: "Looking at the long term, 5G will have likely matured by 2025. In paralle...