Inside Towers

A new wrinkle in the wireless equipment market: 5G RAN gear that is already installed but barely used is now up for sale, raising questions about network investment, reuse and asset value. Read more: ow.ly/8kq75102r39

At DCD Connect | Virginia 2026, @ViaviSolutions Charlene Roux will discuss the AI connectivity readiness gap and why earlier testing can help improve data center deployment and performance. Catch the session 11/3 from 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. Learn more: ow.ly/Tajj51026bP

The FCC is proposing a new auction of 25 MHz of mid-band spectrum that could support 5G, 6G, direct-to-device and other advanced wireless services. Read more: ow.ly/r3kz5102qEN

Indus Towers is expanding its already sizable portfolio, adding more sites as the company continues to strengthen its position in the global tower market. ow.ly/SnMu510257P

At WISPAPALOOZA 2026, @RaycapGroup will showcase solutions focused on improving network reliability, resilience and performance for wireless service providers. Visit Booth 926, November 2–5 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. ow.ly/8Lg551026KI

AI is reshaping digital infrastructure beyond the data center, influencing investment across fiber, towers, small cells, DAS, satellites & power. Inside Towers Intelligence examines where capital is flowing and how AI is changing infrastructure value. ow.ly/uK7z51026k1

The FCC is set to vote on a proposal that would allow prisons to use technology to jam illegal cell phone signals, targeting the growing problem of contraband devices behind bars. ow.ly/qpJ6510251C

A Reno business owner has pleaded guilty to laundering $7.8 million tied to broadband funding, highlighting another case of fraud involving public connectivity dollars. Read more: ow.ly/Bmxg51022zu

BCE is reshaping its tower strategy through a new partnership with La Caisse, bringing more than 5,000 Bell Canada sites into a dedicated infrastructure platform that would become the largest tower company in Canada. ow.ly/n31K5101Fxb

A growing project pipeline doesn’t always mean cash is available. Kapwork helps #telecom contractors track opportunities, invoices and receivables to better anticipate working-capital needs. ow.ly/AyYJ5100ejp

The FCC has cleared Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar, a move that could expand satellite connectivity and strengthen Amazon’s position in direct-to-device services. Read more: ow.ly/6gpo5101Fso

A new AI platform is bringing real-time operational insights to telecom and digital infrastructure. NEXSYS-ONE launched NEXA and Dynamic Dashboards to support reporting, risk identification and faster decision-making. ow.ly/ZEmV5101Hbv

American Tower is positioning itself for its next phase of growth as the company looks beyond 2026. Read more: ow.ly/XyM35101FqN

Nokia is seeing stronger momentum in AI and cloud infrastructure, with sales in the segment more than doubling year over year as demand grows for optical networking, IP networks and data center interconnect. Read more: ow.ly/jNzz5101hjY

At WISPAPALOOZA 2026, @FIBERLIGHT_LLC will showcase its network & connectivity services @ Booth #105, including Dark Fiber, Wave Transport, Dedicated Internet Access & Wireless Backhaul. To connect before or after the show, contact Jim Hennessee @ [email protected]

Inside Towers marked its 13th year with continued growth, new milestones and deeper connections across the wireless and digital infrastructure industry. ow.ly/AY065101hab

Verizon is pointing to stronger customer growth and a new $2 billion-plus agreement with AWS as signs of momentum, even as SpaceX’s push into mobile raises new competitive questions for the industry. Read more: ow.ly/J0i65101h6E

AI, cloud, 5G, IoT and edge growth are increasing pressure on data center power infrastructure. Southwire highlights the need for faster deployment, resilient systems and smarter electrification as demand scales. Download the eGuide: ow.ly/EV5x5100Azi

Verizon spent $2.82 million lobbying on broadband, spectrum and telecom policy, underscoring how closely industry priorities remain tied to decisions in Washington. ow.ly/ji4J5100Y6E

SpaceX’s reported talks to access 80,000 U.S. sites could bring a major new wave of demand to the tower market - here’s what it could mean for infrastructure owners. ow.ly/IvZl5100Y0H