The Rural Cellular Association (RCA) announced today that American Tower Corp. (AT) is a new associate member.
AT is a wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure company that provides access to more than 25,000 U.S. communications sites, including wireless towers, broadcast towers and distributed antenna systems. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., AT also has local offices across the United States.
“I am delighted that American Tower has joined RCA, as the tower and infrastructure companies play a major role in the wireless industry,” said Steven K. Berry, CEO and president of RCA. “American Tower is a fantastic addition to our membership, and I look forward to working together to help achieve the president’s initiative to deploy advanced wireless communication to 98% of Americans within the next five years.”
RCA is an advocate for wireless providers serving rural and regional areas of the U.S. The licensed service area of RCA’s nearly 100 members covers more than 80% of the nation.
“American Tower is glad to join RCA, and we support their mission — advocacy for rural and regional wireless carriers,” said Steven Marshall, executive vice president and president of the U.S. Tower Division of American Tower. “This is an excellent opportunity for synergy and sharing resources. We look forward to working with fellow members to encourage growth throughout our industry.”
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