Telecoms M&A to outpace IPO as infrastructure funds snap up assets
Infrastructure funds’ pursuit of telecoms assets to meet 5G deployment needs is expected to see M&A outpace public offerings within...
Financing
Cloud network enablers woo investment from telcos offering converged 5G services
Telcos are increasingly partnering with cloud network technology suppliers as they are seen as key to enabling highly sought-after converged...
Asset divestment re-accelerating among telcos preparing for 5G spectrum auctions
The pace of asset divestment is expected to pick up again among telcos across North America and Europe following the...
Could new tower entrants be caught in a shake-out as US nears MNO consolidation ruling?
Record multiples continue to attract new entrants to the US tower sector, even as existing players warn of the dangers...
US 5G vendors building vRAN for telcos see rising funding interest
US 5G vendors are catching up with European peers, such as Nokia and Ericsson, in facilitating telcos with their virtual radio...
Digital Colony and EQT’s Zayo acquisition to heat up small cells market competition
Competition in the US small cell market is set to intensify after Zayo’s sale to Digital Colony and EQT, increasing pricing pressure on infracos such...
Spectrum monetisation opportunities prompt Globalstar refinancing review
The number of satellite companies looking to refinance is growing amid recent diversification strategies, with Globalstar recently hiring PJT Partners for advice on options....
5G pushes towercos to look past short-term headwinds from T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Several towercos are becoming outspokenly supportive of the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint in a surprise to some analysts, citing how healthy...
Potential for a larger government contract boosts incoming Iridium refinancing plans
Iridium Communications is likely to get a bigger government mobility contract that will help expand refinancing options this year. The...
Refinancing activities holding steady among European telcos competing for 5G spectrum
Bond issues and other refinancing activities in Europe are expected to stay the course next year despite economic uncertainty, especially...
