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 Looks to the Future After 25 Years in Business
Cheddar posted a segment on Jay Brown’s interview with NYSE Executive Vice Chairman Betty Liu, where the two discussed Crown Castle’s progress over the past 25 years and the future of 5G technology. "We think from 5G, there will be more than five million jobs created&h...
Adding Cells Near Power Lines Could Boost Phone Web Speeds
Spectrum News 1 reported on the benefits of the deployment of Crown Castle’s small cell technology throughout Los Angeles, noting that Crown Castle has installed over 2,000 small cells throughout the city over a two-year period. The article quotes Mike Kavanagh, Crown Castle...
5G wireless is coming — and the battle has already begun over where to allow the antennas in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun reported on local government battles with telecom companies over the placement of small cell technology throughout cities. The article mentions that Crown Castle, which has installed small cell facilities on behalf of wireless carriers in Baltimore, says they wan...
Hampton officials host heated public hearing on proposed wireless communications
Last Wednesday, Hampton Township Council hosted a public hearing on the installation of a Crown Castle small cell in a public right of way located on property owned by residents Charles Cubarney and his wife. "Regardless, Crown Castle has complied with all of Hampton Township&rsqu...
Crown Castle CEO sees growing opportunities with 5G in the US
At a recent conference call with investors, Crown Castle’s Jay Brown discussed the growth opportunities for Crown Castle following the implementation of 5G infrastructure. "We expect the elevated level of tower leasing to continue into next year. As 5G becomes a reality and ...
Crown Castle to hold town hall to discuss cell phone antenna
Amid disputes from residents over Crown Castle’s intentions to build a 33-foot antenna on a utility right-of-way in a residential neighborhood, Crown Castle "has scheduled a town hall meeting to answer questions about the company’s plans…" The article noted that...