During T-Mobile’s fourth-quarter 2018 results call, executives maintained that they’re "ready and excited for the launch of the company’s nationwide 5G network." T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray said the company is adding "thousands upon thousands of new sites with 600Mhz capability," already leading to the highest network capacity and lowest tower congestion in the company’s history. When asked about 5G handset availability, Ray noted "some T-Mobile 5G phones will be available in the first half of 2019, but phones with both 600Mhz and millimeter wave support are ‘strong possibilities’ for the second half of 2019."
As pandemic accelerates need for 5G, Pittsburgh leaders push for statewide legislation
In partnership with Crown Castle, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development hosted a virtual panel to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 5G infrastructure deployment and connectivity in the Pittsburgh region. Crown Castle public affairs manager Renee Morales joined the pane...
Bureau of Land Management seeking input on cell towers along Red Rock Canyon Road
The Bureau of Land Management in Las Vegas (NV) is seeking public comment to allow Crown Castle to improve coverage by installing seven antenna nodes to new and existing utility poles on Red Rock Canyon Road. Supporters note that improved coverage will increase public safety by enabling first ...
Is Denver’s wireless infrastructure meeting the increased demand during COVID-19?
As remote work continues to drive higher dependence on network connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure either has to be upgraded or built to accommodate more devices and increased traffic – an initiative Crown Castle has been working on over the past six years. “Crown Castl...
Agreement Finally Reached: Telecommunications Tower in Prospect Heights Will Be
The Prospect Heights (IL) City Council approved a permit for Crown Castle to adjust its tower so that it can host additional wireless data carriers and meet network demand. Stipulations include utilizing a design that will enclose wireless facilities and using the existing pole. “Crown C...
Pandemic push for 5G cellular: ‘How do we get and how do we get it now?’
Real Vail reported on the need for increased 5G infrastructure deployment in Colorado amid the coronavirus pandemic, noting Crown Castle has worked for the last six years to upgrade the state’s wireless infrastructure system. The article includes commentary from Crown Castle’s Mark...
Recession? What Recession? Crown Castle Climbs With 5G
Seeking Alpha performed a deep-dive analysis of Crown Castle and its investment in the 5G revolution. According to the analysis, Crown Castle has moved toward fiber and small-cell communications sites, a different path than the profitable and predictable cell tower model. In the final valuatio...