The Small Cell Forum and the CBRS Alliance entered into an agreement to cooperate closely to advance use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum band, the name for the shared 3.5 GHz band in the US. Under the new agreement, the organisations will work together on a "variety of initiatives related to the wide-scale adoption of small cells, network densification, and the development, commercialisation and adoption of OnGo-certified products for the 3.5 GHz band."
Crown Castle sees 5G frenzy, raises outlook for 2021
Crown Castle’s growth is expected to be 4- 5% above the projected adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share for 2021 due to the significant increase in 5G deployment. This demand for highspeed internet access comes from increased demand for mobile data in the US.
Crown Castle: It was worth the wait
Light Reading reporter Mike Dano covered Crown Castle’s quarterly earnings conference call and the future of Crown Castle’s business. With an expected revenue growth of 0.7% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023 through C-band deployments, Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown argued the results validate ...
Verizon deploys C-band gear from Ericsson, Samsung for its 5G network
Verizon announced its top priority for 2021 is to prepare its network for its C-band spectrum and has begun installing C-band equipment from Ericsson and Samsung in its Ultra Wideband network. The company also recently signed agreements with Crown Castle and SBA to lease space for C-band equip...
Houston is poised to lead 5G growth in Texas, according to a new report
According to data recently published by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, Houston led all cities in Texas for the number of small cells with 5,455 small-cell sites approved. Crown Castle government affairs director Mandy Derr stated, "Maintaining world-class communications infrastructure i...
Verizon Speeds 5G Deployment With Crown and SBA Deal
Verizon signed new agreements with two major US cell tower companies, Crown Castle and SBA Communications. The article stated, "The deals signed with both towercos, already long-term partners of the carrier, allow for process improvements, including standardizing and reducing forms and minimiz...
Verizon readies for C-band deployments with Crown Castle, SBA deals
Verizon reached agreements with tower companies Crown Castle and SBA to add new gear to existing sites and deploy C-band at a faster rate. The article stated, "Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown indicated its deal for Verizon’s C-band covers the next decade, saying, ‘we look forward to con...