Why Myrtle Beach needs more wireless infrastructure.
One of the most popular coastal resort towns in the country, Myrtle Beach is more than just a great place to soak up some sun. Its metropolitan area, home to nearly 270,000 people, is also a world-class corporate hub for the aerospace, IT and manufacturing industries—and its “pro-business” atmosphere is ideal for its startup community. It also receives an enviable number of tourists to attractions such as the Carolina Opry, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Hard Rock Park and more than 250 golf courses during every season of the year.
Fast, reliable wireless connectivity is essential for Myrtle Beach’s residents, businesspeople, and visitors alike—and here, the demand for mobile data is rising exponentially. A reliable mobile network is especially important for public safety, as 80 percent of all emergency calls to police, firefighters and other first responders are made on mobile devices. Small cell solutions, or “small cells,” can provide a simple, effective foundation for upgrading Myrtle Beach’s wireless infrastructure, alleviating gaps in coverage and capacity and serving as a complement to cell towers and other wireless infrastructure.
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Where we're installing small cells.
Since small cells often are inconspicuously installed on right of way infrastructure like street signs, utility poles and streetlights, they blend into their surroundings and preserve the aesthetics of their environment. Working in partnership with city staff, we plan to enable improved wireless carrier service while keeping Myrtle Beach’s character intact.
The map above shows proposed areas of activity in Myrtle Beach.
About Crown Castle
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions across every major US market. This nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology and wireless service—bringing information, ideas and innovations to the people and businesses that need them.