Crown Castle proposes 10 gigabit internet connection for improved bandwidth and reliability

The Village Board meeting on June 2, 2025, focused on a significant proposal from Crown Castle, a national corporation specializing in small cell networks. The proposal involves the installation of antennas on local infrastructure, which would enhance cellular service and internet connectivity for the community.

Crown Castle aims to provide a 10 gigabit synchronous internet connection, which offers equal download and upload speeds. This connection is projected to be ten times faster than the village's current fastest internet service and over one hundred times quicker for uploads. Such improvements are crucial for various municipal operations, particularly for the police department, which relies on high-speed internet to upload large video files to evidence databases.

The proposal comes in response to the recent demolition of a neighboring building that previously utilized Crown Castle's services. With the loss of that connection, the village is exploring this opportunity to enhance its internet capabilities. The new connection would not only support police operations but also improve the reliability of the village's phone system, which depends on internet connectivity.

As the village continues to adopt more cloud-based solutions, the need for robust internet connections becomes increasingly important. The board's discussions highlighted the potential benefits of this partnership with Crown Castle, emphasizing the necessity of reliable and high-speed internet for municipal functions. The next steps will involve further evaluation of the proposal and its implications for the village's infrastructure and services.