Towers

SBA Communications jumped into the Brazilian tower market, announcing today the acquisition of 800 “freestanding” towers from an undisclosed mobile broadband provider for approximately $174 million. The company said the …

The webinar will address the operational and financial benefits of sharing wireless infrastructure. Specifically, participants will learn how operators can monetize non-core assets, save on future capital expenditures and realize …

Despite record low interest rates, raising capital has been a challenge throughout the wireless ecosystem. But some small companies are getting funded, some mid-sized firms are preparing to go public, …

The sluggish recovery and the threat of the fiscal cliff make the capital markets uncertain territory, but the wireless industry has fared better than most in 2012. Venture capitalists have …

The need for adequate and reliable in-building communication has gained recognition across the nation in recent years. Mobile phones are an extension of the work day now and need to …

As carriers race to build next generation wireless networks, they must also race to hire the best and the brightest to design and deploy these networks. The ripple effect of …

Special Report: Women to Watch in Wireless 2012: Meet a group of women who are emerging as thought leaders and innovators in the wireless ecosystem. By identifying new products and new …

ORLANDO, Fla. – The tower industry shares many similarities with its customer segment – wireless carriers – including the penchant for merger and acquisition activity. Recent history has seen a …

ORLANDO, Fla. – Echoing sentiment from last week’s Competitive Carriers Association event in Las Vegas, infrastructure players are looking for clarity and certainty when it comes to policy decisions from …

Validating previous rumors, Crown Castle International reported today that it has agreed to lease 7,200 towers from T-Mobile USA for $2.4 billion. The deal will provide Crown Castle with exclusive …

T-Mobile USA’s network upgrade plans continue to roll along as the carrier late last week reached an agreement with tower owner SBA Communications to extend lease agreements on approximately 2,800 …

Expect new relationships and tricky negotiations. Everyone wants priority via LTE – the first responders in any emergency, utilities for mission-critical services, and wireless carriers who don’t want to risk …

As long as the wireless industry has been in business, test and measurement has been an integral part of the process. A network doesn’t launch and accompanying devices cannot be …

Published reports indicate that T-Mobile USA’s plans to sell off its tower assets is moving forward, with Crown Castle International currently seen as the lead bidder. According to The Wall …

SBA Communications continued to expand its tower empire, announcing today plans to acquire privately-held TowerCo for $1.45 billion. That price includes $1.2 billion in cash and 4.6 million Class A …

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T-Mobile USA’s interest in raising much needed funds through the sale of its tower assets is causing waves throughout the tower industry as analysts look to read the tea leaves …

Although it seems to be a complex market, in many ways the Mexican telecom sector is very similar to the others Latin American countries. Prepaid penetration is much higher than …