Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI), incorporated in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in communications infrastructure across the United States. Originally established to develop and operate wireless towers, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest owners and operators of shared communications sites in the country.
The company’s core business revolves around leasing space on its portfolio of cell towers, small cell networks and fiber assets to wireless service providers, broadcasters and other enterprises. Crown Castle’s small cell solutions are designed to support dense urban deployments and emerging 5G applications, while its fiber network provides high-capacity backhaul connectivity between towers and major traffic hubs. By offering integrated site development, installation and maintenance services, the company helps carriers accelerate network rollouts and improve coverage in both metropolitan and rural areas.
Serving all major U.S. wireless carriers and a broad range of enterprise and government customers, Crown Castle’s footprint extends coast to coast, with significant concentrations in high-demand markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. The company emphasizes long-term contractual relationships with its tenants, providing stable, recurring revenue streams tied to network usage and expansion.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Jay Brown, Crown Castle continues to invest in capacity enhancements, smart site technologies and fiber densification to address growing data demands. The company’s management team brings extensive experience in telecommunications, real estate and infrastructure finance, guiding a strategy focused on asset optimization, customer service and disciplined capital allocation.
