Blue Sky Towers grew out of the Cape Town managed service provider, Merlin Project Services. They currently enjoy an enviable tenancy ratio and will soon pass the 100 site milestone. The team at Blue Sky Towers combine more than two decades of experience in South African telecoms, deep engineering experience, and a focus on managed build out and effective lease up of their towers. As they expand out of their native Western Cape, TowerXchange discusses the power situation in South Africa, the pipeline of build-to-suit and prospects for 5G in Africa’s most developed telecoms market.
TowerXchange: First please introduce yourself – how did you get into the tower business? Tell us about the relationship between you and Merlin Project Services.