IHS Towers is an independent owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focused on towers, that serves mobile network operators delivering wireless voice and data services in emerging markets. It owns and operates more than 40,000 towers across markets in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa, among others. The company’s geographic footprint encompasses Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue generated in Nigeria.
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Strategy
Mohamad Darwish
Executive Vice President, IHS Nigeria CEO and Co-Founder
Sam Darwish
Co-Founder, CEO, Chairman and Board Member
4 past transactions
Centennial Towers
Acquisition in 2021
Centennial Towers is a developer and operator of communication towers that provides a range of telecommunications services tailored to the requirements of wireless operators. The company specializes in establishing multi-tenant communication sites that enhance deployment speed and quality, enabling operators to reach new customers more efficiently. By improving wireless coverage and service for existing clients, Centennial Towers helps its partners save on time-to-market and capital expenses, particularly in Latin America. Through its strategic tower developments, the company aims to facilitate better connectivity for users and enhance the operational capabilities of its clients.
Cell Site Solutions
Acquisition in 2019
Cell Site Solutions is a telecommunications infrastructure services provider based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in delivering a range of infrastructure solutions, including cell macro sites that encompass both towers and rooftops. It also offers Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) designed for both indoor and outdoor coverage, as well as Small Cells and other wireless services tailored to meet client specifications. Cell Site Solutions emphasizes co-location potential, allowing for additional clients to utilize its infrastructure, thereby enhancing coverage and connectivity in various environments.
HTN Towers
Acquisition in 2016
HTN Towers is the first independent tower operator in Africa, established in 2006, with a significant presence in Nigeria. The company manages a diversified portfolio of over 2,000 tower sites, primarily located in urban and suburban areas across 34 of Nigeria's 36 states, with a notable concentration in Lagos and Abuja. HTN Towers specializes in providing passive infrastructure for the telecommunications industry, offering colocation services, distributed antenna systems, and managed services. The company designs, builds, and operates its tower site infrastructure, which includes essential components such as ground space, tower structures, and advanced power management systems to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Helios Towers Nigeria
Acquisition in 2016
Helios Towers Nigeria Limited (HTN) and by extension, their 1,211 diversified tower sites situated across Nigeria.
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