According to experts, the U.S. will not fall behind in the introduction of next-generation 5G mobile networks if Huawei stays banned there, though smaller countries and potentially Europe could suffer from reduced competition. Experts told CNBC that Nokia, Ericsson and smaller rival Samsung could fill the void left by Huawei in markets where it is prevented from selling network equipment.
Technicians to actually install 5G in short supply
Light Reading published an article on the workforce shortage when it comes to technicians to actually install 5G networks. The article noted that the issue stems past the wireless industry and is also impacting the fiber side, noting "companies ranging from Crown Castle to Verizon...
The AMT growth story: Emerging market and 5G exposure
According to Seeking Alpha, as the world makes the shift from 4G to 5G, cell tower REITs stand to gain tremendous strength. In order to move forward with 5G development, there has to be more cell tower densification, which will spur growth for companies like Crown Castle.
How fast, reliable connectivity will advance the Greater Washington Area
Cathy Piche, East Area President at Crown Castle, published a guest post with the Greater Washington Board of Trade, stating "Crown Castle applauds the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and the Consortium of Universities of the ...
Women in wireless: A cause worth supporting
AGL Media Group reported on Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), a program sponsored by Crown Castle which seeks to empower and inspire women in the telecom industry. It offers leadership development, engages its members in a variety of industry happenings and events an...
Connect (X) top execs give buoyant report on health of tower industry
AGL Media Group reported on the Connect X event, where they noted that Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown seemed "less interested in prognosticating the future of the Sprint/T-Mobile merger" and noted that the tower industry prospers when the carriers are well funded and there is spectrum...
A big 5G investment cycle? Don't hold your breath
Light Reading’s Mike Dano reported that a wide range of industry experts are cautioning that North American wireless network operators don't appear poised to invest in 5G networks like they did with 3G and 4G. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown was quoted from the Connect X trade sh...