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."
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...
Mt. Pleasant Council approves small cell antenna agreement
The Mt. Pleasant (PA) City Council approved a right-of-way use agreement detailing zoning and building permits for Crown Castle to install a small cell node in the borough. Deanna Istik, borough solicitor, stated that the agreement permits Crown Castle to install the planned pole ...
Get to Know: Crown Castle
The Austin Chamber of Commerce published a "Get to Know" piece on Crown Castle, detailing the company’s large presence in Austin. "Crown Castle joined the Austin Chamber because it successfully brings together an engaged business community who share the same goal - to drive ...
Small cell contracts approved in Aspen
Last Tuesday, Aspen City Council approved a pair of small cell contracts stating that Crown Castle will act as the "neutral host developer" throughout the municipality. The agreement grants authorization for Crown Castle to use city property, in and out of the right of way, for th...
As cities battle feds over 5G rollout, tech leaders worry Seattle will lag behind in new wireless race
Geekwire reported on the concern that Seattle will fall behind in the race to 5G due to competing stakeholders and additional complex factors. However, the article positively mentions that the city is working to streamline its process for approving small cell installations, notabl...
That pine tree isn’t what you think. More cellphone towers are built in disguise.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported on camouflaged large and small cell technology throughout the South Florida region, noting that the practice, known as stealthing or concealment, is likely to continue as demands for cellphone service and data continues to grow. The article ment...