X0303 4 2010-08-17 0 0001051470 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CCI 0001292250 Abrams David C 222 BERKELEY STREET 22ND FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 16319 D Common Stock 2010-08-17 4 S 0 1000000 39.91 D 4681532 I See Footnote Common Stock 2010-08-18 4 S 0 1099748 40.09 D 3581784 I See Footnote The shares represented herein are held by private investment funds of which Mr. Abrams, directly or indirectly, is the managing member of the general partner and/or is the managing member of the investment manager. In such capacities, Mr. Abrams may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to all shares being reported herein. Mr. Abrams disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the shares reported herein for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ David C. Abrams 2010-08-19