8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 21, 2011)

Filed March 21, 2011For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K on March 21, 2011, primarily to disclose information regarding contractual terms with AT&T and T-Mobile, as detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit. This filing, under Regulation FD disclosure, signifies an important update for investors concerning potential business relationships with major mobile carriers. The announcement suggests that CCI is actively managing and expanding its relationships within the telecommunications infrastructure sector. While the specific details of the contractual terms are not elaborated within the 8-K itself but rather in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), the focus on AT&T and T-Mobile indicates strategic developments that could impact CCI's revenue streams and market position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of contractual terms with AT&T and T-Mobile.
  • 2Filing made under Regulation FD (Item 7.01).
  • 3Press release dated March 21, 2011, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Indicates strategic developments in telecom infrastructure relationships.
  • 5Focus on major U.S. mobile carriers.
  • 6Potential impact on CCI's revenue and market position.
  • 7Information not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, under Regulation FD, certain contractual terms that Crown Castle International Corp. has entered into with AT&T and T-Mobile. This information is provided via an attached press release.

The specific details of the contractual terms are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are contained within the press release dated March 21, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

According to the filing, the information provided in this 8-K and its exhibit is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing. This typically means it doesn't automatically trigger liabilities associated with 'filed' documents.

The disclosure involves two major U.S. mobile carriers: AT&T and T-Mobile.