With a broad boost from U.S. Reps. Anna G. Eshoo and Jackie Speier (D-Palo Alto, Hillsborough), a large coalition of Western cities and counties are waging a legal showdown with a shuttered federal government in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals over control of 5G wireless installations. Eshoo's bill, H.R. 530 -- called the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, "essentially resets the clock on the FCC's new rules by erasing what the federal government has implemented in the under-the-wire maneuver." Eshoo noted "5G is essential for our country's communications network and economy, but it must be deployed responsibly and equitably."
Crown Castle aims to double small cell deployments in 2023: CEO
Crown Castle expects to double the rate of small cell deployments next year compared to the 5,000 nodes the firm originally expected to meet the growing demand from its customers. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown stated, "This year, we’ll do about 5,000 nodes on air. And next year, we expect t...
Crown Castle Sees Big Upside in Small Cells
During Crown Castle's Q2 earnings calls, plans to deploy 5,000 small cells by the end of the year were discussed while also providing information about current revenues. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown is quoted saying "As you saw from our second quarter results and updated full year outlook, the s...
Google Cloud unveils private wireless network portfolio
Google Cloud has partnered with several specialist vendor and channel partners, including Betacom, Boingo Wireless, Celona, Crown Castle, and Kajeet, for a private 5G service offering. According to the company, its "turn-key" service will allow users "the option to run network management, cont...
This is the fastest growing wireless market in the world: Crown Castle president and CEO
Crown Castle President and CEO Jay Brown appeared on Fox Business'"The Claman Countdown" to provide insight on wireless internet and data traffic. He shared his opinion on the years-long process to improve connectivity in the US, stating, "If you put in context, though, of where we are in the ...
New pathway to connect Southpointe with Montour Trail
Crown Castle has helped fund a biking and walking trail in Cecil Township (PA) to help connect previously existing trails to a mixed-use business park in Cecil Township. The first phase will cost $150,000 to $200,000 and connect multiple walking areas to the new trail.
Digital infrastructure gamblers begin placing their bets
At the recent Connect (X) event, cell tower industry executives were asked whether they should bet on fiber, 5G or small cells. Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown argued on behalf of fiber and small cells, which he believes are best positioned to support increases in network traffic.