The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development had awarded a Keystone Communities Program grant of $500,000 to help Indiana County leaders to extend broadband internet access to underserved rural, outlying areas of the county. In total, the award of four grants totals $1.25 million. The packages include $200,000 toward replacement of the Burrell Township Library, $450,000 for improvements to Sherman Street Park in Clymer and $100,000 to repave a well-worn four-mile stretch of Pine Vale Road in Grant Township.
To close its digital divide, New York must change the status quo
New York has the opportunity to close its digital divide and expand broadband access with funding from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Roughly 2.6% of New Yorkers have been identified as underserved or unserved, many of whom live in remote regions where there are significant g...
Google Cloud unveils private wireless network portfolio
Google Cloud has partnered with several specialist vendor and channel partners, including Betacom, Boingo Wireless, Celona, Crown Castle, and Kajeet, for a private 5G service offering. According to the company, its "turn-key" service will allow users "the option to run network management, cont...
This is the fastest growing wireless market in the world: Crown Castle president and CEO
Crown Castle President and CEO Jay Brown appeared on Fox Business'"The Claman Countdown" to provide insight on wireless internet and data traffic. He shared his opinion on the years-long process to improve connectivity in the US, stating, "If you put in context, though, of where we are in the ...
New pathway to connect Southpointe with Montour Trail
Crown Castle has helped fund a biking and walking trail in Cecil Township (PA) to help connect previously existing trails to a mixed-use business park in Cecil Township. The first phase will cost $150,000 to $200,000 and connect multiple walking areas to the new trail.
Digital infrastructure gamblers begin placing their bets
At the recent Connect (X) event, cell tower industry executives were asked whether they should bet on fiber, 5G or small cells. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown argued on behalf of fiber and small cells, which he believes are best positioned to support increases in network traffic.
Council approves further design work for possible roundabout
The Vestavia Hills (AL) City Council approved a proposed roundabout in town to lower the number of car accidents at a certain intersection. City Manager Jeff Downes said the city will "potentially serve as a pilot for Crown Castle, which is bringing a ‘unique’ way to install fiber ...