Telecom Tower Market Report 2025

The telecom tower market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $56.68 billion in 2024 to $61.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing mobile data usag, telecom infrastructure sharing practices, government initiatives, carrier competition and network densification, urbanization and population growth.

The telecom tower market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to edge computing expansion, iot and smart city infrastructure, rural connectivity initiatives, densification for network capacity, transition to open ran architecture. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of modular and flexible tower configurations, use of advanced materials and construction techniques, regulatory compliance and public concerns, focus on aesthetic tower designs, microcell and small cell deployments.

The anticipated growth in the telecom tower market is expected to be propelled by the increased usage of mobile communication. Mobile communication encompasses technology that enables communication through mobile phones, portable smartphones, and tablet computers with individuals in various locations. Telecom towers, including mobile phone towers, are equipped with electronic devices and antennas that facilitate the transmission and reception of signals, enabling wireless communication for mobile phones over long distances. As of March 2023, the International Telecommunication Union reported that the percentage of the global male population owning mobile phones increased to 79% in 2022, marking a 5% rise from 74% in 2021. This upsurge in mobile communication usage serves as a driving force for the growth of the telecom tower market.

The growth of the telecom tower market is expected to be driven by the rise in government initiatives aimed at the telecommunications sector. These initiatives generally encompass policies, programs, and actions taken by governments to regulate, support, and promote the development of the telecommunications industry. They influence the regulatory, economic, and technological environment in which telecom towers function. For example, in October 2023, data from the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, as reported by UK Research and Innovation, indicated that the UK government allocated £70 million to the Future Telecoms UKRI Technology Missions Fund (TMF) program in 2023 to support the advancement of next-generation telecommunications technology in the UK. Therefore, the increasing government initiatives in the telecommunications sector are driving the growth of the telecom tower market.

Product innovation is a prominent trend gaining traction in the telecom tower market. Leading companies in this sector are strategically focusing on the development of novel solutions to maintain their market positions. For instance, in December 2022, KDDI Corporation, a telecommunications operator based in Japan, introduced a Starlink-powered mobile tower in Japan and subsequently expanded its network of remote buildings to 1,200. Starlink satellites, positioned over 65 times closer than traditional geostationary satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 550km, aim to deliver more reliable Internet broadband service in remote locations.

Leading companies in the telecom tower market are concentrating on developing satellite-based connectivity solutions to address the digital divide, improve network reliability, and enhance coverage in remote and underserved areas. These solutions improve telecom towers by providing coverage in hard-to-reach locations where traditional towers may not be effective, thereby increasing overall network accessibility and reliability. For example, in June 2024, SpaceX, a U.S.-based astronautics company, launched its direct-to-cell technology, which utilizes modified Starlink satellites to deliver cellular connectivity in remote regions. This technology facilitates reliable voice calls, text messaging, and data services by establishing direct satellite links to mobile devices, effectively overcoming dead zones. Plans are in place to enhance transmission speeds and support both voice and data services. The introduction of this innovation is expected to have a significant impact on the telecom tower market by decreasing reliance on ground-based infrastructure, expanding coverage in underserved areas, and creating new opportunities for telecommunication services globally.

In January 2024, a consortium led by Actis, a UK-based private equity and infrastructure investment firm, acquired Telekom Srbija for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of the consortium's strategy to create an independent telecommunications tower company in the Western Balkans by acquiring Telekom Srbija’s macro tower portfolio. The investment aims to enhance digital infrastructure, address the growing demand for mobile data, and support the deployment of 5G and 6G technologies, thereby improving mobile coverage in the region. Telekom Srbija a.d. is a telecommunications company based in Serbia that offers a range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, internet services, digital television, and telecom tower services.

Major companies operating in the telecom tower market include China Tower Co. Ltd., American Tower Corp., Indus Tower Ltd., Crown Castle International Corp., SBA Communication Corp., AT&T Inc., Bharti Infratel Ltd., Helios Towers Africa, Cellnex Telecom SA, T-Mobile US Inc., GTL Infrastructure, Phoenix Tower International, IHS Towers, Telstra Corp. Ltd., Telesites S.A.B de C.V., Verizon Communications Inc., Viom Networks, edotco Group, Tower Bersama Infrastructure, Grupo TorreSur, Vertical Bridge Holdings LLC, InSite Wireless Group LLC, Lendlease Towers, Frontier Tower Solutions, Telxius Towers, Wireless Infrastructure Group, Eaton Towers.

North America was the largest region in the telecom tower market in 2024. The regions covered in the telecom tower market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the telecom tower market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A telecom tower is a standalone structure, such as a mast, pole, or free-standing tower, specifically designed and primarily utilized as a public utility to support antennas for wireless telecommunications facilities. Equipped with electrical apparatus and antennas, these towers facilitate the transmission and reception of signals to and from cell phones.

The primary categories of telecom towers include lattice towers, guyed towers, monopole towers, stealth towers, and others. Lattice towers are designed in segments and are freestanding, featuring rectangular or triangular base steel lattices. This design allows for the mounting of a significant number of panel or dish antennas, providing stability and flexibility compared to other types of cell towers. These towers are powered by both renewable and non-renewable fuel sources and can be installed on rooftops or as ground-based facilities. They are typically owned by operators, joint ventures, private entities, or captive-owned by mobile network operators (MNOs).

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The telecom tower market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing telecom services such as fixed-network services and mobile services, voice, data, internet, and cloud services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The telecom tower market also includes sales of tubular towers, angular towers, and rooftop towers which are used in providing telecom tower services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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