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 reduced operational costs in deploying their networks; how communities will experience environmental benefits from shared infrastructure and see a reduction in the proliferation of towers; [...]

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, and the biggest names in the industry are looking at creative ways to finance network upgrades and expansion. Now that the election is over, many [...]

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 been ready to fund infrastructure plays as well as mobile apps, and the carriers and tower companies have been able to take advantage of lower [...]

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 be accessible at all times. This often calls for more detailed, defined coverage within buildings. But, carriers cannot always address this problem in a cost-effective [...]

Dutch-based KPN is selling 2,000 of its mobile phone towers in Germany to American Tower for approximately $501 million. The Nov. 15 sales agreement is subject to approval by the German government. KPN’s German mobile subsidiary, E-Plus, will lease back the sites from American Tower. The deal had “an attractive valuation” for KPN, according to company [...]

After a two-week hiatus from the tower business, North Carolina’s TowerCo is investing $45.5 million in 119 towers in the Midwest. TowerCo’s deal with Iowa Wireless includes a five-­year exclusive build-to-suit agreement and an option to buy future towers from IWS. “We like doing carrier deals and this was a carrier deal,” says TowerCo CEO [...]

While many Americans are struggling to keep or hold their jobs, those with the right training have their pick of positions with carriers racing to roll out LTE networks, infrastructure companies building those networks, and manufacturers competing to be first with devices that leverage them. which companies are attracting the best of the best, and [...]

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 their investments is impacting other industries, including wireless infrastructure, mobile software and test and measurement equipment. RCR Wireless News asked companies from across the wireless [...]

Meet a group of women who are emerging as thought leaders and innovators in the wireless ecosystem. By identifying new products and new opportunities for their companies, these women are building markets as they build their own careers.

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 number of deals announced in the space, though the possibilities for more activity could be limited … at least domestically. Speaking during a panel discussion [...]