Even though 5G build outs slowed in the last 12 months, global 5G subscription growth has been strong, with North America expected to have the highest 5G subscription penetration at 61 percent by the end of 2023, according to the November 2023 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report. […]
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Elliott Investment Management launched a second offensive on Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) this week, calling for new management and an extensive review of the company’s fiber business. The $60 billion fund reported a $2 billion stake in Crown Castle, representing about 4.4 percent of Crown’s total market capitalization prior to […]
Intense questioning began immediately after the introductory comments and initial testimony were over at yesterday’s FCC oversight hearing. Top GOP lawmakers wasted no time in getting to the point. The agency’s recent vote to restore Net Neutrality, which it calls “Restoring Internet Freedom,” was the main topic. Inside Towers reported […]
Recognizing that replacing the poles that host broadband equipment can be an impediment to broadband development, the state of North Carolina has established guidelines to help keep the process moving forward. The issue has been that broadband providers have looked to utility companies to shoulder the cost of replacing host […]
In a rapidly evolving industry, this exclusive Step-By-Step Guide unveils pioneering tower digitization strategies that have already helped leading TowerCos become data-driven powerhouses that consistently outperform their peers. Learn how to: Automate key steps in your tower lifecycle Define critical KPIs to track your performance Implement 5 proven strategies for […]
Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the House companion to a Senate measure to fully fund the FCC’s Rip & Replace reimbursement program. The Defend Our Networks Act would make up the $3.08 billion shortfall in the program to reimburse small, rural carriers for the removal, replacement and disposal of Huawei […]
We are often asked by those on the outside how we fill a newsletter every blessed day. As an editor, the problem more often involves what we have to leave out or can’t get to right away. Our gratitude at Inside Towers stems from being able to cover a non-stop, […]
UPDATE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) vice chairman Valentine Grimes said a portion of the cash raised by parent company Liberty Latin America (NASDAQ: LILA) in its recent tower deal, could be used to deploy 5G in the Bahamas, Developing Telecoms reported. Grimes indicated that the Bahamian government and its current […]
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced yesterday that as of January 1, 2024, the organization will cease conducting TTT1 and TTT2 practical examinations in favor of enhanced written-only testing through online remote proctoring. The NWSA Boards of Governors and Directors, following an in-depth analysis, approved the replacement of TTT1 […]
After seeing annual increases of 40 to 50 percent between 2017 and 2021, global RAN revenues dropped for the second quarter in a row in 3Q 2023, according to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group. While the global numbers have been dragged down by RAN investment reductions in North […]