Comcast’s $462,123 proposal, which would have connected 96 percent of households in Charlemont, Massachusetts with high-speed internet was rejected by town meeting voters. Instead, Charlemont has decided to build its own fiber optic broadband network. The project funding would come from a combination of local taxation and a state infrastructure grant.
5G Funding Could Be Included in the Next Stimulus Bill. These Stocks Could Benefit.
Barron’s reported that the next round of fiscal stimulus may include funding for 5G network and rural broadband infrastructure, which "would benefit cell tower real-estate trusts." The article highlighted Crown Castle as an "attractive [way] for investors to play the 5G tran...
OP-ED: Making the virtual connection
Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber, published an op-ed emphasizing the need for connectivity and stronger wireless infrastructure in Pennsylvania, stating that the emergence of 5G will help to increase data capacity, improve network speed and enable innovation...
COVID-19, connectivity should go hand-in-hand
Disparities in connectivity are occurring in smaller, rural school districts where there is a historical funding and resource gap. To promote rural broadband investment in Pennsylvania, House Bill 1400 – the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act – aims to improve co...
The FCC to vote on the long-awaited 5G Upgrade Order
On Tuesday, June 9, the FCC will vote on the "5G Upgrade Order" that will clarify siting rules for wireless deployment. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s announcement of the vote came during this year’s Connect(X) virtual conference event, where Crown Castle CEO Jay Brow...
Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown Discusses Their Role In 5G Rollout
Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown spoke with Nicole Petallides on TD Ameritrade Network. In the interview, Jay Brown discussed Crown Castle’s steady performance and role in the implementation of 5G technology, reiterating that Crown Castle’s business is a "critical component of the entire...
Mobile operators are moving rapidly towards 5G deployment
A recent report, known as the "Toward a More Secure 5G World," showed that mobile service providers reported substantial progress in the deployment of commercial 5G networks, with 71% claiming that they have either already begun rollouts or will do so within the next 18 months. Th...