Towers

Even as it begins serious deployments of third-generation technologies, the wireless industry is hedging its bets on next-generation technology. Since W-CDMA and CDMA2000 someday may reach their tethers, some industry …

With carriers focusing on network efficiency, tower companies are not expected to yield any immediate benefits from the anticipated merger between Sprint PCS and Nextel Communications Inc., according to analysts. …

Global Signal Inc. said its board of directors has increased its cash dividend for the fourth quarter to 40 cents per share of common stock from 37 cents in the …

SARASOTA, Fla.-Global Signal Inc. said its board of directors has increased its cash dividend for the fourth quarter to 40 cents per share of common stock from 37 cents in …

Nortel Networks Ltd. has set Jan. 10, 2005, as the date it will file the unaudited statements for 2003 as well as the first and second quarters of 2004. The …

BOSTON-American Tower Corp. said it closed the sale of its 7.125-percent senior notes due 2012 for a total of $200 million principal amount of notes. Net proceeds to the company …

The world’s two most popular consumer electronics devices may soon be combined into one-the mobile TV phone. Behold. Although one is designed for sedentary, passive entertainment and the other for …

NEW YORK-The stakes for Sprint Corp.’s 6,500 cell-phone towers rose as at least four bidders have offered proposals to buy them in an auction that could bring in as much …

The stakes for Sprint Corp.’s 6,500 cell-phone towers rose as at least four bidders have offered proposals to buy them in an auction that could bring in as much as …

Sprint PCS affiliate iPCS Inc. closed on the sale and leaseback of 51 towers as part of an agreement reached in September to sell up to 92 towers to TCP …

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Sprint PCS affiliate iPCS Inc. closed on the sale and leaseback of 51 towers late last week as part of an agreement reached in September to sell up …

WASHINGTON-Voters across the country had a decidedly mixed view about whether their telecom bills should increase to upgrade their local 911 systems. The most-watched vote was the rejection in California …

Crown Castle International Corp. said it purchased Verizon Wireless’ 37.3-percent interest in their Crown Atlantic Joint Venture for $295 million, including $15 million of net working capital. The venture included …

Crown Castle International Corp. said it purchased Verizon Wireless’ 37.3-percent interest in their Crown Atlantic Joint Venture for $295 million, inclusive of approximately $15 million of net working capital. The …

WASHINGTON-Voters across the country had a decidedly mixed view about whether their telecommunications bills should increase to upgrade their local 911 systems. The most-watched vote was the rejection in California …

SpectraSite Inc. continues to ride a wave of positive momentum following its emergence from Chapter-11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The company followed an improved second quarter with further improvements …

Nokia Corp. and U.S. tower firm Crown Castle International Corp. have partnered to bring video services to U.S. mobile users, the companies said Tuesday. In October, the team launched digital …

The history of Broadcast Towers Inc., a modestly sized tower services company, offers an account of the tower industry’s past and suggests a different path the the future. Ben Gaboury, …

Wireless tower owners continue to gain steam, as reflected in third-quarter financial results released last week by Crown Castle International Corp., Global Signal Inc., American Tower Corp. and SBA Communications …

WASHINGTON-The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association’s board of directors Wednesday voted to appeal rules recently adopted by the Federal Communications Commission meant to streamline tower sitings in historic areas. “The …

BOCA RATON, Fla.-SBA Communications Corp. wrapped up this week’s round of earnings results from wireless tower companies. The company said it garnered total revenues of $58.7 million, up from $47.6 …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission and the United South and Eastern Tribes have agreed to a set of voluntary best practices for siting towers on lands of cultural significance to some …

American Tower Corp. and Global Signal Inc. continued the wave of solid third-quarter 2004 financial results from wireless tower companies. American Tower reported total revenues of $199.2 million and income …

Crown Castle International Corp. posted solid third-quarter earnings results this week. Site rental revenues reached $134 million, up 11.6 percent from a year ago. U.S. site rental revenue alone made …

Sprint North Supply’s broadly focused offerings, bolstered by the strong reputation of its well-known parent, have brought the organization good graces in the wireless industry among both potential partners and …