Europe

  • Turkey had a total population of 79.6mn people and 71.4mn mobile subscriptions at the end of 2016, giving a mobile penetration of 90%. Turkey spans two continents, Europe and Asia, however its penetration is significantly below both regions, averaging 135% and 100% respectively. It has the lowest level of penetration in Eastern Europe and is thirteenth (out of 18) in Western Asia. Neighbouring countries Georgia (140%) and Armenia (122%) in Western Asia exhibit greater penetration levels, and Bulgaria (150%) and Romania (142%) in Eastern Europe are also significantly higher.
  • With a ‘long list’ of 10 bidders for the currently in the running for FPS’s portfolio, and only two of those parties to date having announced their involvement in the process (Cellnex and 3i with Wireless Infrastructure Group), we’ve taken a look at who’s declared their hand and who else may be in the running.
  • Cellnex consolidate their position in Netherlands and enter the UK market through acquisition of Arcus’ Shere Group
  • TowerXchange pays tribute to a true gentleman, Chairman and Founder of Russian Towers, Peter Owen Edmunds
  • Delta Electronics bring energy efficient solutions to power telecom infrastructure
  • Insights into Vodafone’s Network Site Infrastructure equipment and services sourcing strategies
  • How recently acquired FPS Towers' looks beyond towers to enlarge their portfolio of sites
  • How to create efficiencies from site acquisition and civil works
  • How to optimise energy efficiency at cell sites in different grid and temperature conditions
  • From rising debt and infraco rumours to tower sales, merger breakdowns and the upcoming IPO
  • The battle for market leadership between TDF, Cellnex and prospective new entrants may pivot on the critical FPS portfolio
  • A high level buyer’s guide from New Street Research