New York, October 21, 2013 -- Moody's Investors Service said Crown Castle International Corp.'s ("Crown Castle" or the "company") Ba2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and stable outlook are not immediately impacted by the company's recent announcement that it has agreed to acquire the rights to lease and operate a portfolio of approximately 9,700 wireless communication sites from a AT&T Inc. (A3 stable) for $4.85 billion in cash. Though Crown Castle plans to issue new equity to finance the purchase, downward pressure on the rating and/or outlook could ensue if the company falls short of or realizes its minimum equity raise target. For further information, please visit www.moodys.com.

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