American Tower is an independent owner, operator, and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate, with a global portfolio encompassing approximately 225,000 communications sites. The company specializes in providing solutions through various infrastructure services, including in-building systems, outdoor distributed antenna systems, and managed rooftops, which facilitate efficient network deployment. With a significant presence in multiple regions, American Tower operates over 40,000 cell towers in the United States, accounting for nearly half of its total revenue in 2023. Internationally, the company manages more than 75,000 towers in India, about 50,000 in Latin America, predominantly in Brazil, approximately 30,000 in Europe, and nearly 25,000 in Africa. Additionally, American Tower has expanded its operations to include the management of 28 data centers across ten U.S. markets, following its acquisition of CoreSite. The company maintains a concentrated customer base, with a majority of its revenue derived from a few dominant mobile carriers in each market.
Executive Vice President and President, US Tower Division
Steven Marshall
Executive Vice President and Executive
16 past transactions
Coresite
Acquisition in 2021
CoreSite Realty Corporation specializes in the ownership, development, and operation of data centers across key markets in the United States, including Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern Virginia, Chicago, and New York City. The company provides secure and reliable data center solutions that facilitate cloud access and interconnection services. Its diverse customer base includes enterprises, communications service providers, media and content companies, government agencies, and educational institutions. CoreSite's offerings, which include cloud networking, interconnect gateways, and customizable hybrid IT infrastructure, enable customers to optimize their performance-sensitive data and applications. With a dedicated workforce, CoreSite emphasizes delivering high-quality services and fostering long-term relationships with its clients.
AST SpaceMobile
Post in 2021
AST SpaceMobile is a satellite designer and manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on creating the first global broadband cellular network in space. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide direct connectivity to standard, unmodified mobile devices, addressing the connectivity gaps faced by billions of mobile subscribers worldwide. By leveraging its extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio, AST SpaceMobile is developing a service that offers cost-effective, high-speed cellular broadband to users in areas lacking terrestrial cellular coverage. The company's mission is to connect the unconnected by enabling reliable mobile communication for those who currently lack access to broadband services.
InSite Wireless Group
Acquisition in 2020
InSite Wireless Group is a telecommunications infrastructure provider that specializes in supporting wireless carriers. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the company comprises three operating entities: InSite Wireless, LLC, which focuses on distributed antenna infrastructure solutions; InSite Connect, LLC, which offers backhaul services; and InSite Towers, LLC, which develops and manages telecommunications towers and sites. InSite Wireless Group operates across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, enabling carriers to effectively manage the growing demands of voice and data traffic. The company addresses coverage and capacity challenges in various environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for users.
AST SpaceMobile
Series B in 2020
AST SpaceMobile is a satellite designer and manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on creating the first global broadband cellular network in space. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide direct connectivity to standard, unmodified mobile devices, addressing the connectivity gaps faced by billions of mobile subscribers worldwide. By leveraging its extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio, AST SpaceMobile is developing a service that offers cost-effective, high-speed cellular broadband to users in areas lacking terrestrial cellular coverage. The company's mission is to connect the unconnected by enabling reliable mobile communication for those who currently lack access to broadband services.
Federated Wireless
Series C in 2019
Federated Wireless, Inc. specializes in the development of wireless broadband network management platforms that facilitate the efficient shared use of wireless spectrum. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides spectrum controller solutions for a diverse range of clients, including mobile operators, cable operators, broadband wireless access providers, managed service providers, and enterprises across various sectors. Its innovative approach to private wireless and shared spectrum services has positioned Federated Wireless as a leader in the telecommunications industry. The company has established a robust partner ecosystem with over 50 collaborators, focusing on the advancement of shared spectrum technology. Federated Wireless' offerings address multiple applications, such as network densification, mobile offload, and industrial IoT, catering to industries including logistics, manufacturing, energy, and education.
Eaton
Acquisition in 2019
Eaton Towers Limited is a prominent telecom tower company based in London, specializing in acquiring, building, and leasing shared infrastructure services to mobile and data network operators across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established a significant presence in countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Niger, boasting over 5,000 towers. Eaton Towers provides a range of services such as build-to-suit towers, co-location, in-building solutions, small cells, sale and leaseback, and managed services. It aims to address the growing demand for voice and data services driven by increased smartphone usage and the need for improved network coverage in rural areas. By enabling mobile network operators to share infrastructure, Eaton Towers helps reduce capital and operating costs, which is critical in a region where network build and operating expenses are notably high. Its customer base includes major African mobile operators like Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom, and Vodafone, positioning Eaton Towers as a key player in the African telecommunications landscape.
Colo ATL
Acquisition in 2019
Colo ATL, established in November 2001, operates a colocation and Meet Me Room (MMR) space within a premier carrier hotel located at 55 Marietta Street in Atlanta, Georgia. The facility comprises 1,470 square feet on the 5th floor and 16,034 square feet on the 8th floor, providing a carrier-neutral environment for telecommunication services. Colo ATL enables tenants to securely cross-connect with various carriers through two vertical fiber risers, enhancing their networking capabilities. Additionally, the company offers connections to businesses in the adjacent 56 Marietta Street building via two diverse fiber pairs. The facility is SSAE 16 certified, ensuring high standards of security and reliability for its colocation and interconnection services, all provided at competitive rates.
Federated Wireless
Series B in 2017
Federated Wireless, Inc. specializes in the development of wireless broadband network management platforms that facilitate the efficient shared use of wireless spectrum. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides spectrum controller solutions for a diverse range of clients, including mobile operators, cable operators, broadband wireless access providers, managed service providers, and enterprises across various sectors. Its innovative approach to private wireless and shared spectrum services has positioned Federated Wireless as a leader in the telecommunications industry. The company has established a robust partner ecosystem with over 50 collaborators, focusing on the advancement of shared spectrum technology. Federated Wireless' offerings address multiple applications, such as network densification, mobile offload, and industrial IoT, catering to industries including logistics, manufacturing, energy, and education.
Viom Networks
Acquisition in 2015
Viom Networks operates and manages telecommunication towers for telecom service providers in India.
BR Towers
Acquisition in 2014
The TOWERS BR is a company of the towers, which focuses highly qualified with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry professionals sharing services. With a national team, the company was established in mid-2012 with contributions from GP Investments and private equity fund of Bradesco. Currently has more than 4000 sites throughout the Brazilian territory. In February 2013, incorporated SiteSharing, Brazilian company founded in 2003, specializes in custom projects and has operated in the leasing and maintenance of telecom towers across the country, adding new sites and more experience in team development and business operations.
Global Tower Partners
Acquisition in 2013
Global Tower Partners is the largest privately-owned tower operator in the United States and the fourth largest independent operator in the country. The company owns, manages, or master leases over 15,000 wireless sites, including 6,400 towers located throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. Global Tower Partners specializes in the development, leasing, and management of communications towers and related wireless infrastructure. It provides space for telecommunications carriers and other users of wireless technology on towers and rooftops in urban, suburban, and key corridor locations.
Essar Telecom Infrastructure
Acquisition in 2010
Essar Telecom Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (ETIL) is part of one of the leading Business conglomerate, ESSAR with an Enterprise value of over US $20 billion (Rs. 80,000 crores). The Essar Group has its interests spanning the manufacturing and the service sectors: Steel, Oil& Gas, Power, Telecom & BPO, Shipping & Logistics and Construction. The synergy that ETIL derives from its Group companies; Essar Steel (quality raw material), Essar Constructions (Project management best practices), Essar Shipping & Logistics (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) and Vodafone Essar (Telecom services) puts us in a unique position to meet the infrastructure requirements of a Telecom Service Provider and fulfill the same in the most efficient and cost effective manner. ETIL is committed to provide the best Passive Infrastructure Provisioning Service to the Telecom Service providers and continue innovating to meet the growing demand optimally.
Transcend Infrastructure
Acquisition in 2009
Transcend Infrastructure Limited specializes in providing wireless infrastructure services in the eastern and northeastern regions of India. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company owns and operates approximately 325 wireless communication sites, which include ground-based, rooftop, and pole installations. Transcend Infrastructure focuses on developing, managing, and leasing these sites for licensed mobile telecommunications operators. As a subsidiary of Insight Infrastructure Pte Ltd, it plays a crucial role in supporting the telecommunications sector in states such as Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, and Assam.
SpectraSite Communications
Acquisition in 2005
SpectraSite, owns, leases, and licenses wireless and broadcast signal towers to wireless carriers in the United States. Its portfolio includes towers, rooftops, and in-building wireless systems. The company also provides in-building systems and rooftop management services to telecommunications carriers.
Streampipe.com
Venture Round in 2000
Streampipe.com, established in 1992 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, focuses on the technical and implementation aspects of internet-delivered media. The company offers expertise in various areas related to the distribution and management of digital content, catering to evolving needs in the media landscape. Through its specialized knowledge, Streampipe.com supports clients in navigating the complexities of online media delivery, ensuring effective and efficient solutions.
UNIsite
Acquisition in 1999
UNIsite provided shared tower sites, site development and site management services to cellular/wireless operators.
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