Light Reading published an article about Verizon’s fiber network, FiOS. The article noted that Verizon "historically has rented access to fiber from the likes of…Crown Castle…" However, Verizon’s One Fiber program "threatens to upend some of those relationships…prompting analysts to question whether that would impact Crown Castle…" The article included a quote from Crown Castle CEO Jay Brown from the company’s recent quarterly earnings call stating, "We certainly don’t expect that we’re going to be the sole provider," and that the company is still seeing a major opportunity in the space.
If you build communications infrastructure, tech will come
Crown Castle Government affairs manager for Puerto Rico and Florida, Jessica Fernandez Ibarra, wrote an op-ed supporting Miami Mayor Suarez’s goals to position the city as a destination in which tech companies should set their roots, calling for the need to enhance connectivity and 5G in...
Behind the scenes of the Rudin-Crown Castle CBRS deal
Meeting the Connectivity Needs of Our Nation Through Wireless Infrastructure
Crown Castle Senior Attorney, Thomas Anderson reflected on Crown Castle’s role in shaping the future of 5G throughout the pandemic. Focusing on needed regulatory relief, Mr. Anderson thanks the FCC for delivering two key infrastructure orders last year, which include the 5G Upgrade Order...
Crown Castle hints at the future of indoor 5G
Crown Castle built a 5G-capable, private wireless network, built on open RAN specifications inside a New York City skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue. The network operates in the unlicensed 3.5GHz CBRS spectrum band and is initially being used for "smart building" operations, including tracking ind...
The Rudin Family, Crown Castle launch multi-tenant CBRS network at 345 Park Avenue
In collaboration with Crown Castle, real estate firm The Rudin Family announced 345 Park Avenue has become one of the first multi-tenant commercial office buildings in the U.S. to enable Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). The article stated, "The Rudin Family also noted that the new init...
Local businesses navigate pandemic through innovation
Rich Shrum for the Obsever Reporter notes as businesses have reacted to COVID-19 shutdowns and economic impact, they are leaning into new, sustainable ideas to support frontline workers as well as adjust to meet the changing conditions. Shrum states, "Crown Castle, one of Washington County&rsq...