
Crown Castle all in on tower focus as fiber and small cell sales progress
$8.5 billion sale of fiber and small cell businesses on track to close next year
$8.5 billion sale of fiber and small cell businesses on track to close next year
Six new small cells have been deployed across the Devonshire city
Deals will support Crown Castle's tower expansion
The vendor challenger disputes claims from some quarters that Open RAN is "dead"
The investment will be used to build new masts, small cells, plus 4G and 5G upgrades
Open RAN networks are a key focus for the carrier
Includes DAS and small cell products
Where does this leave TPG?
Will provide a speed and coverage boost for around 60,000 soldiers and their family
Claims to be a UK first
Planned cancelation of 7,000 small cells will save $800m in future capital spend
Has specifically targeted London's financial districts
Crown Castle has been openly looking to sell the assets
As company talks up small cell opportunities again
Will provide a boost for 4G customers
Now has more than 1,000 small cells across the country
Has paired with local vendor SAR Televenture
The carrier used Ericsson's street radios in partnership with Ubicquia
Busy areas of the city will get a network boost
No one wants "ugly" towers in their back yard, CFO says
The tower company says it will close certain offices