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.
Riverhead Town Board to hold public hearing on police reform plan this afternoon
Crown Castle is seeking a special permit approval to construct a new 120-foot tall monopole wireless communications facility on property located on the east side of Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton (NY). The tower will replace the company’s two existing towers on other parcels along Fresh ...
The 5G Tower Party Is Just Getting Started
Wall Street Journal reporter Stephen Wilmot wrote that reliable 5G signals will require a lot more cell towers, adding now is a good time for investors to collect. "AT&T and Verizon long ago started selling towers to specialist real-estate investment trusts such as American Tower and Crown Cas...
Meeting the Connectivity Needs of Our Nation Through Wireless Infrastructure
Crown Castle Senior Attorney, Thomas Anderson reflected on Crown Castle’s role in shaping the future of 5G throughout the pandemic. Focusing on needed regulatory relief, Mr. Anderson thanks the FCC for delivering two key infrastructure orders last year, which include the 5G Upgrade Order...
C-band positive for small cells too: Crown Castle
While initial deployments of C-band spectrum in the U.S. are largely expected to happen on macro tower sites, Crown Castle expects small cells to become increasingly important, in part because the higher frequency band has shorter signal reach. Crown Castle expects activity to start with tower...
What analysts are saying about C-band impacts on towers
Fierce Wireless reporter Bevin Fletcher reports on what analysts are saying about C-band impacts on towers, including Crown Castle’s position in the business. Fletcher states, "Because more of Crown Castle’s tower portfolio falls in urban areas, versus peers American Tower and SBA ...
Crown Castle's Towers Plus Fiber Plus Small Cells 5G Strategy Poised For Takeoff
Seeking Alpha reported Crown Castle is set to see benefits from their fiber plus small cell strategy. The article states, "After years of strategic acquisitions, Crown Castle already has a first mover advantage and with the high barriers to entry, it would take considerable time and expense fo...