The place where possibility becomes reality.
Technology is changing the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. We don't go online anymore. We exist there. Connectivity is vital — not only are our smartphones and tablets online, but every day more devices and sensors like traffic lights, industrial machines, appliances and autonomous cars, drive an ever-increasing demand for data.
These connections are all made possible by our vast communications infrastructure—one of the largest portfolios of towers in the US. Our network is the backbone for innovation to bring the world's biggest ideas and possibilities to people and businesses who need them.
Advancements like AI and high-speed wireless networks are necessities for today’s businesses and communities. We are the dependable partner they can rely on to help them stay connected.
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How we bring possibility to life.
Partnership
We work closely with community members, government officials and our customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart community solutions.
Foresight
Our solutions are built with the future in mind. They play an important role in tomorrow's smarter, better-connected communities, while paving the way for new innovations in the way we live, work and stay safe.
Commitment
We've been building and operating shared communications infrastructure for more than 30 years and will continue that commitment for many years to come. As demand for connectivity grows, we're building the solutions that deliver long-term value for our customers, communities and investors.
A sustainable model for growth.
As the need for connectivity grows, so will the need for the infrastructure that supports it. We help connect millions through a shared model that allows multiple customers to collocate on the same infrastructure, making it inherently sustainable by allowing us to maintain a relatively low carbon footprint and use resources more efficiently. This not only benefits our customers and the communities they serve but also represents our commitment to sustainability.
Engaged in the communities we serve.
Our infrastructure solutions create important connections that make communities around the country safer, better places to live. But we don’t stop there. We’re committed to being responsible members of the communities where we live and work. One of the ways we do this is through our Connected by Good program.
Improving public spaces
We work to revitalize the parks, schools, libraries and roads that act as the connective threads of our communities.
Creating safer communities
We help to improve the safety of our communities through advanced technologies, support for first responders and emergency relief.
Advancing access to education and technology
We promote access to education and technology in schools and communities.
A longstanding history of building connections
Crown Castle divests its small cell and fiber businesses to focus as a pure-play tower company.
Crown Castle acquires VergX, expanding its managed solutions capabilities, including Managed SD-WAN, security an more.
Crown Castle announces goal to be carbon neutral by 2025 in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Crown Castle joins the Fortune 500 list for the first time. With a unique combination of towers, small cells and fiber and a team of approximately 5,000 employees across nearly 100 offices nationwide, we're setting the stage for tomorrow's most transformative technologies.
Crown Castle acquires Wilcon as well as its biggest acquisition to date—Lightower—adding an approximate combined total of 33,900 route miles of fiber in key markets. Later the same year, Crown Castle combines its acquired fiber providers under the divisional name "Crown Castle Fiber." With over 3,100 employees, Crown Castle more than doubles in size again since 2013.
Crown Castle acquires FPL FiberNet from NextEra Energy, increasing its fiber route miles by approximately 11,500 in Florida and Texas.
Crown Castle acquires Sunesys, adding over 10,000 route miles of fiber in key markets such as Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta and northern New Jersey.
With more than 40,000 towers, Crown Castle officially becomes a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Crown Castle enters a tower leasing agreement with AT&T Mobility, adding approximately 9,700 additional towers to its portfolio. With over 1,500 employees, Crown Castle nearly doubles in size since 2007.
Crown Castle enters a tower leasing agreement with T-Mobile USA, adding approximately 7,200 towers to its portfolio.
Crown Castle purchases NextG Networks, adding over 7,000 small cells and over 4,500 route miles of fiber.
Crown Castle acquires NewPath Networks, a leading provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), a type of small cell solution.
Crown Castle acquires Global Signal Inc., a rival US tower operator.
Crown Castle moves from NASDAQ to the NYSE on April 25 using the ticker symbol "CCI."
After a series of expansions and acquisitions, Crown Castle has a portfolio of over 10,000 towers—extending its reach to the four corners of the continental US, as well as Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
With approximately 1,400 towers, Crown Castle is publicly listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
Crown Castle is founded in Houston, beginning with a portfolio of 133 cell towers.
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Chris Hillabrant
President and Chief Executive Officer
Teddy Adams
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Sunit Patel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Cathy Piche
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—Towers
Tim Grace
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Chris Hillabrant (President and Chief Executive Officer); Teddy Adams (Executive Vice President and General Counsel); Sunit Patel (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer); Cathy Piche (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer-Towers); Tim Grace (Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer)
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