UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be held on 05/23/08.

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-	Annual Report on Form 10-K

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				CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
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1220 AUGUSTA DRIVE, SUITE 500 HOUSTON, TX 77057				Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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Meeting Location

The Annual Meeting for holders as of March 24, 2008

is to be held on May 23, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Central Time

 

at:	Crown Castle International Corp.

1220 Augusta Drive

Suite 500 Houston,

TX 77057

Meeting Directions

To obtain directions to attend the Annual

Meeting and vote in person, please call

713-570-3000.

 

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR”

Proposals 1 and 2.

 

1.	To elect four Class I directors for a term of

three years.

Nominees:

 

01)

David C. Abrams

02)

Dale N. Hatfield

03)

Lee W. Hogan

04)

Robert F. McKenzie

 

2.	To approve ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2008.

 

3.	In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.