Dallas, TX, is "getting a front-row seat for the future." The city was selected by AT&T, along with a dozen cities, to access 5G, which "will arguably be the biggest upgrade ever in the generations of networks." A number of companies are investing in Dallas as part of this transition, including Crown Castle, "which provides wireless infrastructure, has been installing small-cell sites for the new technology with an investment of close to $45 million, according to Mandy Derr, government relations manager for the company’s central region. The company, which also is investing in sites in many other large cities, is putting in 200-plus small cell sites, Derr said, declining to disclose the carriers part of the project in Dallas."
Towercos to the Rescue?
Contributing analyst Martha DeGrasse writes about how tower owners can help carriers finance 5G rollouts by potentially giving carriers a way to turn a capital investment into an operating expense as they deploy new spectrum. Crown Castle CFO Daniel Schlanger stated, "We think we can really he...
Verizon deploys C-band gear from Ericsson, Samsung for its 5G network
Verizon announced its top priority for 2021 is to prepare its network for its C-band spectrum and has begun installing C-band equipment from Ericsson and Samsung in its Ultra Wideband network. The company also recently signed agreements with Crown Castle and SBA to lease space for C-band equip...
Houston is poised to lead 5G growth in Texas, according to a new report
According to data recently published by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, Houston led all cities in Texas for the number of small cells with 5,455 small-cell sites approved. Crown Castle government affairs director Mandy Derr stated, "Maintaining world-class communications infrastructure i...
Commercial Real Estate Appears to Embrace CBRS Post-COVID
Commercial Observer reporter Patrick Sisson published an article on how tech and building amenities such as CBRS may become key differentiators as commercial landlords battle for tenants in an oversupplied, post-pandemic office market. "In March, landlord Rudin Management Company announced it ...
Verizon Speeds 5G Deployment With Crown and SBA Deal
Verizon signed new agreements with two major US cell tower companies, Crown Castle and SBA Communications. The article stated, "The deals signed with both towercos, already long-term partners of the carrier, allow for process improvements, including standardizing and reducing forms and minimiz...
Verizon signs deals with Crown Castle and SBA Communications
Verizon recently signed deals with Crown Castle and SBA Communications to accelerate the deployment of C-band equipment for the launch of 5G Ultra-Wideband and fixed wireless broadband service on the newly acquired spectrum. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown stated, "We are excited about the opportun...