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Crown Castle Issues Open Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, March 25, 2024

HOUSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle” or the “Company”) today filed its preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 22, 2024.

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  • The Crown Castle Board of Directors unanimously recommends shareholders use the WHITE proxy card to vote FOR only the twelve nominees proposed by our Board of Directors.
  • The Board values feedback from all of its shareholders, and as we advance these initiatives, we are committed to acting in our shareholders’ best interests by positioning Crown Castle for long-term success and value creation.
  • Crown Castle today is very different than it was 22 years ago when Mr. Miller was last at the Company.
  • Boots Capital’s proposal does not create any actual tax “savings” to Crown Castle, because Crown Castle is a REIT and does not pay taxes as long as it pays distributions to shareholders equal to its taxable income each year.

American Tower Corporation Announces Election of Neville R. Ray to Board of Directors and Declares Quarterly Distribution

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Neville R. Ray as a director.

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  • American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Neville R. Ray as a director.
  • Mr. Ray joined T-Mobile (then VoiceStream) in April 2000, and from December 2010 to November 2019, served as its Chief Technology Officer.
  • “We are very excited to have Neville join our Board of Directors,” said Steve Vondran, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower.
  • Additionally, the Company anticipates paying out its annual dividend through a flat quarterly dividend per share cadence in 2024, also subject to Board approval.

Keysight and ETS-Lindgren Deliver First Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Networks Over-The-Air Test Solution

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and ETS-Lindgren announce an industry-first over-the-air (OTA) test solution for devices supporting the narrowband non-terrestrial networks (NB-NTN) technology.

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  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and ETS-Lindgren announce an industry-first over-the-air (OTA) test solution for devices supporting the narrowband non-terrestrial networks (NB-NTN) technology.
  • Working in close partnership, Keysight and ETS-Lindgren developed a joint OTA test solution for measuring and validating the transmitter / receiver performance of devices supporting NB-NTN.
  • The combined solution comprises Keysight’s UXM E7515B NTN software and ETS-Lindgren’s OTA test chambers and EMQuest Antenna Measurement Software.
  • The cooperative approach with the Keysight UXM 5G Emulation Solution team helped accelerate the development of this important OTA test and allowed quick integration within EMQuest.”
    Chih Kai Wu, Wireless Solution Director, Keysight Wireless Test Group, said: “Keysight is delighted to partner with ETS-Lindgren to deliver the industry’s first NB-NTN OTA test solution.

Eurofins E&E and ETS-Lindgren Complete Half-Million-Dollar Expansion to Silicon Valley EMC Testing Facility

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

This investment significantly enhances the chamber's testing capabilities, enabling manufacturers to meet international EMC compliance regulations.

Key Points: 
  • This investment significantly enhances the chamber's testing capabilities, enabling manufacturers to meet international EMC compliance regulations.
  • These developments ensure adherence to stringent international EMC standards to assist manufacturers to accelerate their time to market.
  • In 2024, Silicon Valley EMC Testing Facility laboratory upgrades will continue with the addition of Safety and Environment testing services, complimenting services offered in six other North American Eurofins MET laboratories.
  • Since its inception in 2008, the Eurofins MET Labs Santa Clara facility has been a leader in EMC and Wireless regulatory testing.

ESET to Present at FS-ISAC 2024 Americas Spring Summit

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Friday, March 1, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, announced that it will present at FS-ISAC's 2024 Americas Spring Summit in March.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, announced that it will present at FS-ISAC's 2024 Americas Spring Summit in March.
  • FS-ISAC's event theme is "Thriving Together in a Dynamic World" - bringing together decision makers and influencers from the financial, cyber and information security sectors.
  • He has spoken at industry conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, VB, CTIA, MEF, Gartner Risk and Security Summit and the Child Internet Safety Summit.
  • The Americas Spring Summit takes place from March 3-6 in San Diego.

Ericsson and CTIA Certification recognizes GE Vernova's MDS Orbit as industry's first device IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure™

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure program empowers device manufacturers to validate their devices' suitability for critical infrastructure operations.

Key Points: 
  • The IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure program empowers device manufacturers to validate their devices' suitability for critical infrastructure operations.
  • GE Vernova, a pioneer in the utility device ecosystem, subjected their MDS Orbit cellular router to comprehensive testing at Ericsson's advanced labs.
  • The testing, which adhered to 3GPP, NIST and CTIA Certification standards, verified the resilience of GE Vernova cellular devices in real-world network grid conditions.
  • CTIA Certification has now recognized GE Vernova's MDS Orbit device as IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure.

CTIA Announces Nishant Batra of Nokia as New Board Member

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Friday, February 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA, the wireless industry association, today announced that Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer of Nokia , has joined CTIA's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA, the wireless industry association, today announced that Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer of Nokia , has joined CTIA's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • "Nishant is a fantastic addition to our Board of Directors," said CTIA President and CEO Meredith Attwell Baker.
  • "We welcome his industry expertise, spanning the United States, Asia and Europe, and his knowledge of the evolving global market and business dynamics.
  • We look forward to working with Nishant as we focus on advancing America's global economic competitiveness."

Leading the Adoption of 5G Spectrum Harmonization can Unlock up to $200B in U.S. Economic Growth, According to New Report

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

There is a risk of America's wireless industry limiting its "future leadership of the global wireless ecosystem" if embracing 5G spectrum allocation is not fully supported.

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  • There is a risk of America's wireless industry limiting its "future leadership of the global wireless ecosystem" if embracing 5G spectrum allocation is not fully supported.
  • This could also impact adjacent industries that leverage wireless technology such as manufacturing, utilities, and others in the U.S., the study finds.
  • According to the study, the U.S. can secure its wireless leadership and achieve significant economic benefits by leading the adoption of internationally harmonized spectrum bands.
  • The study highlights that leading the adoption of key spectrum bands could drive up to $200B in U.S. economic growth over the next ten years.

Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO of TruConnect, Joins CTIA's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO, to CTIA's Board of Directors .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO, to CTIA's Board of Directors .
  • Johnson brings over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry and has successfully led TruConnect for the past 15 years.
  • His keen understanding of the evolving telecommunications landscape provides valuable insight and perspective into CTIA's mission to advance the wireless industry.
  • Under Johnson's leadership, TruConnect has provided millions of people with internet and wireless services through the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs.

Cellular Modem Market worth $12.4 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Embedded cellular modems provide seamless, always-on connectivity, allowing devices to access the internet, exchange data, and communicate with other devices or central servers.

Key Points: 
  • Embedded cellular modems provide seamless, always-on connectivity, allowing devices to access the internet, exchange data, and communicate with other devices or central servers.
  • Based on Narrowband IoT technology, NB-IoT cellular modems represent a significant advancement in the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.
  • North America to hold the second-largest share of the cellular modem market during the forecast period.
  • As a result, the North American cellular modem market is expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.