IHS Towers

IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.

William Bates

Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Strategy

Sam Darwish

Chairman and CEO

4 past transactions

Centennial Towers

Acquisition in 2021
Centennial Towers is a developer and operator of communication towers that provides telecommunications-related services specifically designed for wireless operators. The company focuses on enabling these operators to efficiently deploy their services, enhancing their ability to reach new customers and improve coverage for existing ones. By offering multi-tenant communication sites, Centennial Towers helps wireless operators accelerate their time-to-market and reduce capital costs, particularly in Latin America, where demand for improved wireless infrastructure is significant.

Cell Site Solutions

Acquisition in 2019
Cell Site Solutions is a telecommunications infrastructure services provider based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in delivering a range of solutions, including cell macro sites, which encompass both towers and rooftops, as well as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) designed for comprehensive indoor and outdoor coverage. Additionally, Cell Site Solutions offers Small Cells and built-to-suit (BTS) wireless services, emphasizing the potential for co-location to accommodate multiple clients. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance connectivity and support the growing demand for reliable telecommunications infrastructure.

HTN Towers

Acquisition in 2016
HTN Towers is the first independent tower operator in Africa, established in 2006. The company operates a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 tower sites, primarily located in urban and suburban areas across 34 of Nigeria's 36 states. A significant portion of these sites is concentrated in Nigeria's largest cities, Lagos and Abuja. HTN Towers specializes in providing passive infrastructure for the telecommunications industry, which includes colocation services, distributed antenna services, and managed services. Additionally, the company designs, builds, and operates tower site infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity through advanced power management systems for uninterrupted power supply.

Helios Towers Nigeria

Acquisition in 2016
Helios Towers Nigeria Limited (HTN) and by extension, their 1,211 diversified tower sites situated across Nigeria.
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