During the Condition of the State address, Governor Kim Reynolds said she wants to continue to devote Iowa dollars to expanding internet access to all areas of the state. "We have come a long way already. U.S. News & World Report says, 'the Hawkeye State leads the nation in efforts to bring ultra-fast internet access to every city block and every rural acre.' But there’s still more to do. To ensure that every part of Iowa has the same opportunity, I am requesting $20 million, split over two years, for broadband infrastructure. This funding will accelerate expansion and leverage an additional $120 million in private investment for high-speed internet," Gov. Reynolds said.
A lesson in connectivity: from career simulations to a new reality
Science Center reported on Crown Castle and FirstHand’s partnership to teach Philadelphia students about the innerworkings of cellphones and other wireless infrastructure. "…each team was matched up with the same Crown Castle mentors, who visited the lab regularly for...
5G4PGH: Pittsburgh’s Economic Vitality Depends on Availability of 5G Technology
Crown Castle’s Mike Smith is quoted in the Pittsburgh Technology Council detailing the benefits of small cell technology throughout Pittsburgh. "Winning the race to 5G is largely dependent on our federal, state and local government leaders prioritizing next generation commun...
Fiber: The Foundation for 5G
Crown Castle’s Karen Rohrkemper published an op-ed in the Pittsburgh Technology Council describing Crown Castle’s integral role as a provider of 5G infrastructure that will "dramatically benefit" many industries in Pennsylvania. "The growth resulting from the introduct...
FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge Surpasses 500 Signatures
Crown Castle has taken the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, amongst 580 other broadband and telephone service providers. "The Keep Americans Connected Pledge is enabling American consumers across the country to have broadband connectivity in these unprecedented times,"...
Crown Castle-backed Vapor IO raises $90M for nationwide edge rollout
Last week, Vapor IO announced an additional investment by Crown Castle and private equity firm Berkshire Partners, bringing its aggregate Series C funding to $90 million and providing the means to accelerate its Kinetic Edge buildout. The company now says it has the funds to build...
Viewpoint: The case for better connectivity in D.C.
TCMA CEO John Drew published an op-ed in Washington Business Journal detailing the importance of prioritizing communications infrastructure to improve 5G capabilities throughout Washington, D.C. "D.C. is known as the power epicenter of our nation, where key leaders from across ind...