Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)

Overview

Crown Castle operates at the heart of telecommunications in the United States, ensuring that cities and communities are connected to the vital data, technology, and wireless services they depend on daily. With ownership, operation, and leasing of over 40,000 cell towers, alongside an expansive 90,000 route miles of fiber infrastructure, Crown Castle plays a pivotal role in propelling the technological capabilities of every major U.S. market forward. Their extensive portfolio of communications infrastructure is a cornerstone for the transmission of information, ideas, and innovations, serving both people and businesses across the nation.

Products and Services

• Cell Towers

Crown Castle’s cell tower network, encompassing more than 40,000 towers, supports the backbone of mobile communication across the United States. These towers are crucial for the seamless operation of wireless services, providing the infrastructure necessary for mobile network operators to deliver voice, data, and video content to consumers and enterprises alike.

• Fiber Solutions

Approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber optic cables underpin Crown Castle’s offer in fiber solutions. This robust network supports the deployment of small cells and other fiber-based services, which are essential for high-speed data transmission and internet services. The fiber network enhances connectivity in densely populated urban areas and is critical in the development and delivery of 5G networks.

• Small Cells

Part of Crown Castle’s infrastructure portfolio includes the development and leasing of small cells, which are vital for extending and enhancing wireless service coverage. These small cells work in conjunction with the existing cell tower and fiber network to provide targeted coverage and increased capacity in areas with high demand. As wireless providers continue to roll out 5G services, small cells will become increasingly important in managing the network load and delivering faster, more reliable wireless services.