Chinese operator China Unicom revealed its 5G user numbers for the first time since the telco launched the technology in October 2019, closing 2020 with
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China Telecom to increase 5G capex in 2021 to double 5G sites
China Telecom expects to increase investments in 5G infrastructure this year with the aim of almost doubling the number of base stations in the country,
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5G deployments boost China Tower’s business in 2020
China Tower’s business last year was positively impacted by the accelerated deployment of 5G sites across China, the company said in its earnings release. During 2020,
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France ends February with 12,310 operational 5G sites
France had a total of 21,714 5G authorized sites as of March 1, of which 12,310 were declared technically operational by the local mobile carriers,
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China to reach 822 million 5G subscribers by 2025: GSMA
China is expected to have 822 million 5G subscribers by 2025, up from 202 million subscribers at the end of last year, according to a
Dish has signed seven new tower deals to boost its nationwide 5G network infrastructure, the operator said in a release. Dish, which is in the process
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America Movil to acquire 5G frequencies in LatAm markets: CEO
Mexican telecom group America Movil plans to invest about $8 billion this year to boost its network infrastructure and acquire additional 5G spectrum in new
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Telefonica sells tower businesses in Europe, LatAm to American Tower
Spanish telecom operator Telefónica’s subsidiary Telxius Telecom has signed an agreement with American Tower Corporation (ATC) for the sale of its telecommunications towers businesses in
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American Tower to add nearly 3,000 towers via InSite acquisition
American Tower has agreed to acquire InSite Wireless Group, which owns, operates and manages approximately 3,000 communications sites, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The portfolio
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China’s 5G infrastructure push continues to accelerate
China has already constructed over 690,000 5G base stations nationwide by the end of September, Chinese press reported citing information from the Ministry of Industry
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China Tower’s business positively impacted by 5G acceleration in China
China Tower’s business in the first three quarters of 2020 was positively impacted by the rapid deployment of 5G sites across China, the company said
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T-Mobile, American Tower sign long-term infrastructure deal
T-Mobile US and American Tower have signed a new long-term agreement which will enhance T-Mobile’s access to American Tower’s U.S. sites, both companies said in
A week after the devastating derecho that struck Iowa with hurricane-force winds, carriers have reported to the Federal Communications Commission that nearly 60 cellular network
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5G deployments boost China Towers H1 financial results
China Tower’s business in the first half of 2020 was positively impacted by the acceleration of 5G deployments in China, the company said in its