Telecom operators’ aggressive pursuit of lean business models
has led to an evolution, with many now turning to tower sharing as
a viable option. Tower sharing has been a feature in the Americas
and Europe over the past decade. Furthermore, with several
multi-billion dollar deals in India, the tower sharing business
model has asserted its value proposition in the delivery chain of
telecommunications even in the emerging markets.
Increasing competition, along with investments in ever-changing technology,
has been pushing telecom operators towards new ways of maintaining margins.
Considering that building and operating infrastructure is a significant cost for
operators, it is the ideal way to find quick wins. The estimated Capex savings
resulting from tower sharing in the Middle East and Africa region amount to
USD 8 billionI.
Telecoms infrastructure for operators primarily consists of:
• Active infrastructure (such as spectrum, switches, antennae)
• Passive infrastructure (such as towers, BTS shelters, power)
• Backhaul.
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