[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/crown-castle-strategic-relationship#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile and Crown Castle Expand Strategic Relationship September 12, 2018 T‑Mobile and Crown Castle today announced they have agreed to expand their long-term, strategic relationship.  2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Bellevue, Washington and Houston, Texas – September 12, 2018 –__  T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) today announced they have agreed to expand their long-term, strategic relationship. Under the agreement, Crown Castle will deploy additional small cells within their existing footprint and light up small cells in new markets, helping T-Mobile enhance 4G LTE network capacity and prepare for [5G network](https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/4g-lte-5g-networks) deployments. “This agreement expands our long-term partnership with Crown Castle,” said Neville Ray, Chief Technology Officer for T-Mobile. “By installing additional small cell locations, our customers will have an improved wireless experience with LTE and as we migrate to 5G.” This agreement will add significant infrastructure to both existing markets as well as new markets. Consumers and businesses will benefit from these small cells by being able to connect and access essential data, technology, and wireless services—during everyday interactions, large concerts and sporting events. “Our expanded agreement with T-Mobile strengthens our longstanding relationship and provides a variety of economic benefits to local governments, businesses, and consumers in new and existing markets,” said Jay Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Castle. “We look forward to continuing to support T-Mobile’s growth by investing in infrastructure assets to meet their network needs for years to come.” __About Crown Castle__ Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 60,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions across every major U.S. market. This nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas and innovations to the people and businesses that need them. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit [www.crowncastle.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=h1nIf_tdUFJvuTkdutWqO_J5dPdOpoDeeQ7xeDDklDOG_pfPniLO6xS8co8AuNMZnGxAPiv_ki-KYhlyjKohZIEg3IMsNNlcGSPZBTwogkM%3D). __About T-Mobile US, Inc.__ As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. Our advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 75.6 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more information, please visit [https://www.t-mobile.com](http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com&esheet=51858700&newsitemid=20180828005583&lan=en-US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com&index=7&md5=2bec354cdd2a15428a3e3d95cded9113). Tags[5G](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/5g)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [ \ NetworkBlog \ __T-Mobile Live Translation and the Rise of Intelligent Connectivity__ \ May 21, 2026|4 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-live-translation-and-the-rise-of-intelligent-connectivity) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T-Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Plan to Launch New Joint Venture that Helps End Dead Zones__  \ May 14, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/att-t-mobile-and-verizon-plan-to-end-dead-zones) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __Every Second Counts: T-Mobile Advances a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Network for Americans__  \ May 05, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-stronger-smarter-network-for-americans)