In a quarterly call with investors last week, Sprint CEO Michel Combes said that the carrier "has added expanded its 800 MHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.5 GHz coverage." Combes added that "Sprint now has 27,000 small cells on-air, compared to only 3,000 at this time last year." This comes as Sprint reported a net loss of $141 million for the quarter. Combes noted the "massive MIMO deployment will improve both its LTE network and provide the building block for our mobile 5G launch in the coming months."
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WPXI (PA) hosted a conversation between Crown Castle’s Public Affairs Manager Renee Morales and Vice President of Government Affairs for Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Beer on 5G regulations, the digital divide and the future of 5G in the city of Pittsburgh.
Crown Castle's Towers Plus Fiber Plus Small Cells 5G Strategy Poised For Takeoff
Seeking Alpha reported Crown Castle is set to see benefits from their fiber plus small cell strategy. The article states, "After years of strategic acquisitions, Crown Castle already has a first mover advantage and with the high barriers to entry, it would take considerable time and expense fo...
DISH’s New Tower Deals Add to 5G Buildout Options as Deadline Looms
Dish signed seven new tower agreements, providing access to 4,000 towers nationwide and following its previous deals with Crown Castle and Vertical Bridge. Crown Castle’s deal offers 20,000 site locations, with Dish Executive Vice President of Network Development Dave Mayo stating: "&hel...
Recent Verizon/Crown Castle Agreement Bodes Well for Digital Locations
Digital Locations, Inc., a developer of 5G small cell sites for 5G, commented on the recent tower agreement between Crown Castle and Verizon. President of Digital Locations Bill Beifuss stated, "The recent agreement between Crown Castle and Verizon represents a clear indication of the growing ...
Verizon Crown Castle Small Cell Deal Illustrates the Importance of Network Densification
Verizon and Crown Castle's small cell deal is particularly important for Verizon because although Verizon's millimeter wave band supports the highest speeds, its range is limited, requiring denser cellsite infrastructure in comparison with what service providers traditionally used.
Did the US small cell market finally break open?
Light Reading reporter Mike Dano discussed Crown Castle’s new long-term agreement with Verizon Wireless, noting it will allow companies like Verizon and AT&T to reduce their own expenses by hiring third parties like Crown Castle to do the work. "‘They were due for a big contract, a...