November 9, 2017
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared wireless infrastructure. Since 1994, Crown Castle has been collaborating with wireless carriers, communities, governments, and local property owners across the US to provide access to the infrastructure that allows us to stay in touch, conduct business, and live our lives every day. As wireless technology becomes an ever-present part of our lives, it’s essential that we have infrastructure in place to support it. Whenever you make a call, check sports scores on the go, or stream video, we’re the ones providing the wireless infrastructure that makes it possible.
Small cell solutions have become more popular recently as a way of expanding coverage and network capacity – and it’s easy to see why. Small cells, as their name implies, consist of small, low-powered antennas that sit closer to the ground. They’re connected by fiber optic cable and are designed to handle lots of data at high speeds. Since they’re often attached to existing streetlights and utility poles, they blend into their surroundings and preserve the aesthetics of their environment.
Crown Castle has been upgrading wireless infrastructure in San Diego for nearly 20 years, including small cell installations around the city, near the Convention Center and in the Gaslamp District, and along our coast.
Why small cells?
Family & Public Safety: By expanding and enhancing coverage for daily communication, small cell network upgrades provide more reliable access to emergency services such as police, firefighters and first responders. Today, 80% of 911 calls are placed from a wireless device, making reliable service more important than ever.
Necessity: There are more mobile devices in use in the United States today than there are people. Over half of American households rely on wireless only, with the average household having 13 connected devices.
Economic Opportunity: Small cell infrastructure will serve as the backbone for 5G, which promises to be a major economic engine. According to projections, 5G will be responsible for 3 million new jobs, $500 billion in new GDP, and $275 billion in private investment.