INWIT, an Italian infrastructure business, has announced the deployment of its first wooden mobile telecommunications tower, made entirely of sustainable materials, as part of a two-year environmental strategy. The tower is located northeast of Milan, next to a large park and a major motorway. The mobile tower’s construction is composed of glued laminated wood, entirely sustainable and circular material, an alternative to steel. The tower is 40 meters tall and has four walkways to position the antennas and radio connections of the hosting operators. The tower is located next to the Est delle Cave Park and will provide cellular network coverage in the region, as well as emergency telephone services, which are especially important for highway traffic on Milan’s A51 Tangenziale Est ring road, close to the tower. INWIT hopes to leverage the project to assist in restoring the park by applying the finest environmental and landscape…
Globe Telecom, a major provider of telecommunications services in the Philippines, is seeking to increase the number of cell sites nationwide and is expanding its network of partner tower providers. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Transcend Towers Infrastructure (Philippines), a wholly owned subsidiary of the global infrastructure firm American Tower Corporation (ATC), to build shared telecoms towers in the Philippines. Under the agreement, Transcend Towers will initially construct 150 new cell sites for Globe Telecom in North Luzon in support of the common tower initiative of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The government’s common tower policy aims to free telecommunications providers from costly capital expenditures in setting up communication towers. According to DICT, it is targeting the building of at least 50000 new common towers across the country in the next seven to ten years. As stated by Rizza Maniego-Eala, Chief Finance Officer…
The Philippines operator Globe Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ISOC Infrastructure Inc. and Malaysia-based tower company Edotco Group Sdn. Bhd., to support the common tower initiative of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). By entering this three-party agreement on the set-up of 150 mobile towers across the Philippines, Globe becomes the first telecommunications company to support the DICT initiative. According to Globe, unlike in most other countries, the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure spending in the Philippines has been left solely to the private sector, leading to huge gaps in cell site and wired broadband coverage across the country. For example, Vietnam has 90000 cellular towers compared to 17850 cellular stations in the Philippines. Furthermore, according to the latest data reports from TowerXchange, there are 34300 cellular towers in Pakistan, and 30000 sites in Bangladesh. In a statement, Globe Telecom president and CEO…
American Tower predicts that by 2030, network capacity will need to double to accommodate the increasing demand driven by 5G and AI advancements. Steven Vondran, the company’s president and CEO, highlighted mobile data consumption as a significant growth driver. He underscored the necessity of enhancing wireless network capacity to support burgeoning demand, emphasizing AI’s role in escalating data usage. With carriers focusing on expanding 5G capacity and planning for 6G advancements, the global telecommunications landscape is poised for substantial growth. American Tower recognizes the challenges ahead, yet remains committed to capitalizing on these transformative opportunities.
Telecom operators can now revolutionize their installation process with vHive’s On-Site Validation service, utilizing digital twins and drones for precise setups. This method offers real-time feedback, ensuring first-time-right workflows and reducing OPEX waste. Such technological advancements promise to streamline 5G rollouts and redefine telecommunication industry practices.
Discover how Vodacom’s CEO, Shameel Joosub, is steering the company towards growth by leveraging VoIP innovation and strategic M&A. Emphasizing partnerships in fiber infrastructure and data centers, these efforts promise to enhance regional connectivity. Explore the potential impact of Vodacom’s strategic moves in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.
Starlink’s Direct to Cell mobile service is transforming VoIP connectivity, offering coverage even in remote areas. By acquiring spectrum with EchoStar, SpaceX enhances its satellite network, empowering over six million global users with strong, reliable signals. This technological evolution promises seamless communication, crucial during emergencies and natural disasters, revolutionizing mobile communication.
T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular has significantly altered the U.S. wireless landscape, positioning T-Mobile ahead by expanding its spectrum assets and customer base. With the rebranding of UScellular to Array Digital Infrastructure, the company’s new focus is on tower and spectrum operations.
Vodafone Germany has ingeniously transformed a traditional advertising column into a 5G antenna site in Stuttgart, kickstarting a project to enhance urban mobile coverage. Utilizing Ericsson antennas and fiber optic backhaul, it offers 500 Mbps speeds. This innovation expands Vodafone’s 5G network seamlessly, avoiding the challenges of building large cell towers.
MLGW is partnering with Nokia to launch the first private 5G standalone network for a U.S. utility, aiming to modernize its grid, boost efficiency, and improve service. This move reflects a growing trend in industrial 5G adoption, with enhanced automation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure integration paving the way for smarter utility operations.


