Towers & Cells

Verizon Business has secured a contract to enhance 5G and 4G LTE networks at 35 U.S. Air Force bases. Under the Air Forceโ€™s Offer to Lease (OTL) program, Verizon will deploy critical upgrades, including C-Band carrier layers, macro towers, and small cell installations. These enhancements will improve speed, bandwidth, and latency, supporting military operations, personnel, and surrounding communities.
Boldyn Networks has been selected to enhance wireless and Wi-Fi connectivity at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Serving over 23 million passengers annually, BNA will benefit from a robust Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and improved Wi-Fi network to ensure seamless, high-speed connectivity. Boldyn Networksโ€™ expertise in managing complex transit environments, coupled with their network operations center (NOC), will provide uninterrupted service, real-time monitoring, and scalable solutions as the airport prepares for future growth.
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider, Ph.D., covers U.S. Telecom Services, highlighting growth for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile driven by AI and data center demand. The sector is transforming, focusing on core businesses and experiencing reduced competition and capital intensity.
In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles speaks with Ken Schmidt, President of Steel in the Air, Inc. Steel in the Air provides guidance to thousands of clients across the United States on cell tower and cell site leases. Kenโ€™s many years of experience has led him to become a pivotal thought leader in the industry, using his knowledge to guide hundreds of municipalities through the complexities of cell tower lease issues. His expertise also extends to assisting private and public landowners, as well as major entities in the airline, subway, university, and public utility sectors.ย They discuss the increase in activity the wireless industry has seen in the first half of 2024 as well as how master lease agreements between public tower companies and wireless carriers have changed significantly, with carriers now looking to alternative private tower company models for more favorable terms. Ken also shares his thoughts on how the meteoric rise of AI will change the telecom industry and how individuals can adapt. Being open and willing to change is crucial for both survival and success.
Discover the transformative impact of private networks and indoor mobile connectivity with insights from industry expert Tommy Ljunggren. Learn about key drivers, challenges in IT and OT integration, and innovative solutions, including role of ecosystem players like public MNOs, neutral hosts, and real estate owners.
Discover the latest shifts in the telecommunications landscape, from Casa Systems’ strategic bankruptcy and the DoD’s consideration of 3GHz spectrum release, to Airspan’s financial resurgence, Huawei’s robust earnings against Qualcomm, Jio’s milestone in 5G subscribers, and the repercussions of AT&T’s significant data breach. In this 187th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover: 0. Intro
1. Casa Systems files for bankruptcy as it attempts to reorganize its 5G core, RAN and cable assets
2. Is the DoD preparing to release 3GHz spectrum for 5G or 6G applications?
3. Does Airspanโ€™s reorgainztion breathe new life into the once high flying provider of Open RAN and small cell infrastructure?
4. Is Huawei on the road to recovery with its latest $99 Billion earnings? What does it mean for Qualcomm?
5. Reliance Jio hits 100 million 5G subs, will it double down on spectrum to maintain its lead?
6. AT&T data breach impacts 73M customers
In this episode of ‘The 5G Guys’ podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith discuss the rapidly changing landscape of telecommunications infrastructure and 5G technology with guest Hugh Odom, the founder of Vertical Consultants. The discussion plunges into the transformation of carrier models for property owners, the influence of municipalities and private networks, and the necessity of regulation. Important subjects touched upon include the carriers versus tower companies’ different business models, the introduction of small cells in the public right of way, and the realization of telecommunication services as the fourth utility. In the backdrop, Hugh Odom offers educated insights on the future of how business gets done between cellular carriers and tower companies and the building and landowners they do business with to procure leases for building their infrastructure.ย  Hugh shares his perspective on the need to shift the cell site leasing model to be more considerate of the needs and rights of the property owners who are leasing to the cellular carriers.ย 

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