Towers and neutral host: the challenge of efficiency for future networks

▤ Summary

The article examines how telecom infrastructure must evolve to support 5G standalone, edge computing, and new digital services. It highlights neutral host, tower sharing, and indoor coverage models as key levers for improving efficiency, resilience, and economics across the sector. Speakers from Cellnex, NTT Data, Inwit, and Wind Tre emphasize the need for private capital, better energy efficiency, and more mature collaboration across the telecom value chain. The piece also points to digital twin, drones, AI, photovoltaic systems, and predictive maintenance as tools that can make network assets smarter and more sustainable.

▦ Linked Companies