Employee costs in Europe held steady as a share of revenue in 2025, while further workforce reductions are expected in the short term. Staff...
Net spending continued to rise in most regions in 1H 2026. Reported opex excluding special factors fell by 2% in Europe between 1H 2025 and 1H 2026,...
Cumulative recurring opex for the seven largest North American operators rose by 3.3% to USD284 billion in 2025, and continued to grow in 1H 2026....
Cumulative opex across eight operators in developed Asia–Pacific rose by 1.8% between 2024 and 2025. However, opex intensity still improved by...
Employee-related productivity was broadly stable in the telecoms industry between 2023 and 2025. However, most operators accelerated their workforce...
Towercos must shift from expansion to efficiency, while safeguarding their financial performance. Workforce reduction is one of the most common...
Towercos are experiencing more modest revenue growth as M&A and build‑to‑suit activity slows. This is prompting a stronger focus on profitability...
Towercos are shifting their focus from rapid expansion to the development of an efficient operating model for the long term. This report provides a...
At the end of 2025, IHS had a portfolio of 37 590 tower sites across eight countries in Africa and Latin America. This profile provides an overview...
SBA Communications operates over 46 000 sites worldwide. 38% of those sites are in the USA and generate 73% of the company’s total revenue....
