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."
Mike Salaz: Let’s encourage buildout of cellular networks in rural Colorado
Small cell systems are being installed along US Highways 6 and 36 to help bring internet access to areas in Colorado where there currently is none. This will also help build out FirstNet, a system meant to provide uninterrupted wireless coverage for emergency services. While this system is yea...
Wilton approves ARPA funds for water and sewer projects
The Wilton (NH) Public Safety Advisory Committee proposed to use a large portion of federal COVID19 relief funds to upgrade new repeater communications equipment at the Dram Cup Hill/Crown Castle radio tower. Wilton (NH) has been experiencing communications issues for years, but Wilton (NH) Po...
Here’s how 5G connectivity helps building owners achieve energy efficiency goals
James Whelan, President of the Real Estate Board of New York, and Ana Rua, Head of Government Affairs for New York City and New York State at Crown Castle, discussed how 5G connectivity helps building owners achieve energy efficiency goals. Whelan and Rua compare 5G to the human body's nervous...
JMA Wireless, AWS complete private CBRS network for Carnegie Mellon lab
JMA Wireless, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Crown Castle have deployed a private LTE network for Carnegie Mellon University using CBRS spectrum. Plans for the project started in mid-2020 to upgrade its Living Edge Lab on campus.
New Christian Community Outreach facility highlights new Henderson building activity
Crown Castle was awarded three $5,000 commercial permits by the county codes office for upgrading cellular towers on Pleasant Hill Road, U.S. 41 South and Kentucky 283. They were the only commercial permits to be issued by the county codes office in August.
Pittsburgh City Council approves unified fiber network for municipal buildings
Last Wednesday, the Pittsburgh (PA) City Council voted for the city to partner with communications infrastructure company Crown Castle to build a unified fiber network for municipal buildings and services. Crown Castle will install fiber optic cables to serve 131 city facilities, including EMS...