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.
Crown Castle Pitches in to Oust Unwanted Vultures
Crown Castle is working with Shelbyville (TN) Public Works Director Buck Vallad to develop a plan to deter the vultures taking over the local cell tower, disrupting store owners and residents. The article states, "Since the local cell tower is a favorite haunt, Crown Castle has been in talks w...
Cramer’s lightning round: Buy the stock of Boeing
CNBC’s "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer answered callers’ stock questions, including one on whether or not to invest in American Tower stock. Cramer responded, "I like Crown Castle more. ... The reason why AMT’s going down is because, like Crown Castle, it trades off of interest r...
Council OKs Higher Towers In Split Vote
The Ocean City (MD) council voted to approve modifications to five small cell towers to accommodate the growing demand for 5G, despite rising concerns over the amount of equipment the poles would house. Crown Castle Government Relations Specialist Trey Spear said the company was cognizant of t...
Town cashes in on cell tower extension atop Pioneer Park
Crown Castle unveiled a 20-foot tower extension in La Conner (WA), where it can now take on additional carriers and provide better reception and service to customers. "It doesn’t look too bad," said Mayor Ramon Hayes, "especially when you consider the benefit the town receives. It was a ...
Flagpole update: New pole to be built, antennae moving to Pilgrim Church steeple
Following disapproval from vocal residents about unauthorized changes to a flagpole in the historic district of Southborough (MA), Crown Castle proposed building a new pole 15 feet from the original one to enable AT&T cell service for customers in town.
Crown Castle Well Positioned To Ride The 5G Wave
Seeking Alpha’s review of Crown Castle showed the company in good standing to "ride the wave of 5G". The article stated, "CCI's focus on small cell towers is already bearing fruit. While CCI's fiber assets are unlikely to add incremental demand for its tower business from the big three c...