The impact of 6G on towercos
19 June 2026 | Research, Strategy, Transaction
Alessandro Ravagnolo | Caroline Gabriel
Report | PDF | Digital Infrastructure | Telecoms | Financial Sponsors & Lenders
Analysys Mason's digital infrastructure experts assess 6G's evolving roadmap and how it will likely impact towerco’s main demand drivers: new spectrum bands, antenna configurations, site densification and the master service agreement terms that decide whether the new RAN technology can offer commercial upsides.
The report answers the following questions:
- Will 6G drive a significant increase in new outdoor macro sites?
- When are 6G deployments likely to start affecting towercos in a meaningful way?
- Which spectrum frequency will be adopted for 6G?
- How will 6G affect demand for densification and roll-out of new mobile points of presence?
- What impact will 6G have on RF antenna configurations on site?
This is essential reading for towercos developing their 6G commercial strategy; for financial sponsors and lenders evaluating how new RAN technology will affect the towerco business case and valuations; and for telecoms operators seeking a view on how 6G will affect their future network density requirements.
Hear the authors share their insights in this accompanying podcast: What should towercos expect from 6G?
Authors
Alessandro Ravagnolo
Managing Partner, Co-Head of Transaction Practice
Caroline Gabriel
Partner, expert in communications infrastructure and networksRelated items
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