Tower Infrastructure News
All the latest tower infrastructure insight, news and analysis involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Network & Infrastructure
Telefonica opens up its rooftop towers in Colombia
Telefónica Colombia to lease up to 700 rooftop towers, in a move to raise funds for network development.
M&A
Vodafone ‘lines up Vantage Towers suitors’
Operator reportedly invites private equity firms to participate in auction.
M&A
T&Cs proved turnoff for American Tower in Deutsche Telekom deal
American Tower CFO says buyback rights and other T&Cs “not right for us”.
People
Vodacom installs boss for soon-to-launch TowerCo
South African group appoints regional American Tower figure to lead TowerCo set up.
Partnerships & Alliances
Vantage partner MOWEA nets a million in crowdfunding
German startup looks to broaden out its telco cleantech client base after gathering up fresh round of funding.
M&A
Vodafone in talks over Indus Towers sale
Canadian pension fund CDPQ linked to acquisition of Vodafone’s 21% stake.
M&A
TIM’s INWIT sale forces Board overhaul
Entire INWIT Board of Directors resigns, with replacements to come in October.
Financial & Performance
Indus weathers Vi financial storm, sets sights on 5G
India’s TowerCo JV deals with impact from struggling client.
M&A
TIM clears shareholder hurdle for INWIT stake sale
Vodafone to remain largest shareholder after TIM reduces stake.
M&A
Vantage Towers CEO says DT M&A option still on
Badrinath sees nothing to preclude consolidation with Deutsche Telekom’s tower assets in Germany.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone NZ agrees €1bn passive towers sale
Operators’ owners Brookfield and Infratil strike deal with private equity firms InfraRed and Northleaf.