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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950142-24-000579
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240228
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240228

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CROWN CASTLE INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001051470
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	05 Real Estate & Construction
		IRS NUMBER:				760470458
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16441
		FILM NUMBER:		24696806

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8020 KATY FREEWAY
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77024
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7135703000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8020 KATY FREEWAY
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77024

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971215
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>SCHEDULE 14A</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>


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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: left">Below is the text of a responsive statement made to
media sources by Crown Castle Inc. on February 28, 2024:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The Ted Miller lawsuit is without merit. Crown Castle&rsquo;s Board and
management team are focused on conducting the Company&rsquo;s business, including completing the strategic and operating review of the
fiber business and its CEO search, in a manner that is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">This communication contains forward-looking statements for purposes
of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts are
hereby identified as forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as &ldquo;estimate,&rdquo; &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo;
&ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;intend,&rdquo; &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;expect,&rdquo; &ldquo;likely,&rdquo;
&ldquo;predicted,&rdquo; &ldquo;positioned,&rdquo; &ldquo;continue,&rdquo; &ldquo;target,&rdquo; &ldquo;seek,&rdquo;
&ldquo;focus&rdquo; and any variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Examples of forward-looking statements include (1) statements and expectations regarding the process and outcomes of Company&rsquo;s
Fiber Review Committee, including that it will help enhance and unlock shareholder value, (2) statements and expectations regarding
the process and outcomes of CEO Search Committee, including that it will conduct the search to identify Crown Castle&rsquo;s next
CEO, (3) that the actions set forth in this communication best position the Company for long term success, including our
Board&rsquo;s regular evaluation of all paths to enhance shareholder value, (4) that the Company will benefit from the experience
and insights of the newly appointed directors, and (5) that the Company will identify the best path forward to capitalize on
significant opportunities for growth in our industry. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of
various risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including prevailing market conditions, risk factors described in &ldquo;Item 1A. Risk
Factors&rdquo; of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (&ldquo;2023 Form 10-K&rdquo;) and
other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those expected.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Our filings with the SEC are available through the SEC website at&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><U>www.sec.gov</U></FONT>&nbsp;or
through our investor relations website at <FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><U>investor.crowncastle.com</U></FONT>. We use our investor relations
website to disclose information about us that may be deemed to be material. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in
us to visit our investor relations website from time to time to review up-to-date information or to sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified
when new or updated information is posted on the site.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>Important Stockholder Information</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">The Company intends to file a proxy statement and
a <B><U>WHITE</U></B> proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) in connection with its solicitation
of proxies for its 2024 Annual Meeting. THE COMPANY&rsquo;S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT,
THE ACCOMPANYING <B><U>WHITE</U></B> PROXY CARD, AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS
THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement,
and other documents as and when filed by the Company with the SEC without charge from the SEC&rsquo;s website at <FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><U>www.sec.gov</U></FONT>.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>Participant Information</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">For participant information, see the Company&rsquo;s Schedule 14A filed
with the SEC on February 14, 2024 and available <A HREF="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1051470/000095014224000407/eh240448549_defa14a.htm">here</A>.</P>

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