{"id":40885,"date":"2024-04-23T15:52:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T14:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/?page_id=40885"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:13:45","slug":"tower-fibre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/5g-network-technologies-and-solutions\/tower-fibre\/","title":{"rendered":"Tower Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden  half-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover hero_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-46105\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/towerco-partnerships-616x450-1.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/towerco-partnerships-616x450-1.png 616w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/towerco-partnerships-616x450-1-500x365.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\" id=\"h-tower-forum\">Tower Forum<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title wp-block-paragraph\">Powering future networks through smart, connected infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main\" id=\"-subscribe\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Complete-the-form\">Join us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-tower-forum\">About the Tower Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towers and towercos are critical to modern mobile networks as energy costs surge and AI-era demand intensifies. The GSMA Tower Forum brings MNO and towerco CXOs together as equals to address spiralling power opex, advance energy-as-a-service and AI-driven optimisation, and reshape commercial models towards risk-sharing partnerships. Through research, standards and joint advocacy on regulation and investment, the Forum supports more resilient, capital-efficient infrastructure for the next era of connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-towercos-as-essential-partners\"><strong>TowerCos as essential partners<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ultra-accelerated 5G era, tower and fibre companies must become more agile and collaborative to manage growing technological complexity and rising bandwidth demands. Key challenges include rural coverage, energy efficiency and asset optimisation. The GSMA is convening industry stakeholders to address shared priorities and shape a more resilient, future-ready connectivity ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-resource-carousel resource-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Resource carousel\"><div class=\"resource-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource-carousel_spotlight\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-46057\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barcelona-mwcb-twoer-summit-720x688-1.png\" style=\"object-position:48% 23%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 23%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barcelona-mwcb-twoer-summit-720x688-1.png 720w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barcelona-mwcb-twoer-summit-720x688-1-500x478.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading block_title\">Latest resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading leading_title\" id=\"h-the-tower-summit\">The Tower Summit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading spotlight_title\" id=\"h-watch-the-tower-forum-s-work-take-to-the-stage\">Watch The Tower Forum&#8217;s work take to the stage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button spotlight_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_resources\/tower-summit-at-mwc-barcelona-2026-on-demand\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-carousel_rihgt-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns resource-carousel_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light resource_thumbnail_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"572\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-42397\" alt=\"A person in a white shirt holds a smartphone, standing outdoors. In the background, a large cell phone tower with multiple antennas is visible against a clear blue sky. The image suggests communication or technology themes.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5G_AI_devices_789x572.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5G_AI_devices_789x572.png 789w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5G_AI_devices_789x572-500x362.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5G_AI_devices_789x572-768x557.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae70df8e614212d90e9d07c82f9d5db5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The AI Moment<br><\/strong>Towerco and MNO Partnerships Webinar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_resources\/on-demand-webinar-the-ai-moment-towerco-mno-partnerships-webinar\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gsma-red-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-40886\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tower_fibre_5g_720x688.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tower_fibre_5g_720x688.png 720w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tower_fibre_5g_720x688-500x478.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource_thumbnail_left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"resource_thumbnail_title has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abcbe3fe7cd79be05581eb0816b63edb wp-block-paragraph\">Blog post: What is the future for the tower company model?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource_thumbnail_button transparent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_resources\/what-is-the-future-for-the-tower-company-model\/\">Read article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gsma-dark-red-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-45892\" alt=\"A silhouette of a tower with antennas stands against a dramatic sunset sky, filled with vibrant hues of orange, red, purple, and blue clouds. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm glow around the tower\u2019s structure.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/networks_1200x500.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/networks_1200x500.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/networks_1200x500-500x208.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/networks_1200x500-900x375.png 900w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/networks_1200x500-768x320.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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