Carr Recognizes Tower Climber Jeremy Buckles with ‘5G Ready’ Hard Hat Presentation

WASHINGTON, DC, September 16, 2021—America continues to lead the world in wireless thanks to America’s tower crews, whose hard, often gritty work is critical for the buildout of 5G and other next-generation infrastructure.  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans than ever before are relying on the infrastructure work being performed every day by these crews—whether those Americans are accessing the network for remote work, distance learning, or telehealth.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has been recognizing the contributions of America’s hard-working tower techs through a series of 5G Ready Hard Hat presentations.  Carr’s first recognition went to Shama Ray and is available here.  His presentation to Brandon Foster and Ammon Snyder is available here.  And his recognition of Jessica Reich is available here.

Today, Carr is recognizing another inspiring 5G worker—Jeremy Buckles.  Carr had the opportunity to climb with Jeremy on two separate occasions, first in Nevada and again in Mississippi.  The presentation filmed earlier this year is available here.

“When Americans turn on their smartphones, tablets, or other connected devices, they expect them to work.  They’re not thinking about the tower climbs, fiber splices, and other infrastructure work that it takes to power all of that connectivity.  So I think it is important to recognize the valuable jobs that tower techs and telecom crews accomplish every day,” Carr said.  “Jeremy epitomizes the best of the best of America’s tower industry.  He is a perfect example of the opportunities available for talented, skilled, and dedicated tower climbers.  He began his career in this industry as a tower climber at a small company.  Today, he oversees the International Department of Safety for a global infrastructure company across 15 countries.  This demonstrates the upward mobility that is available in this industry for those that work hard and smart.  Jeremy also works to ensure that workers in this industry are safer each and every day.  I am proud to recognize Jeremy for his achievements with this 5G Ready Hard Hat Presentation,” Carr stated.

Jeremy is based in the Denver area and oversees the International Department of Safety for a global infrastructure company.

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