American Tower

American Tower

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Industry: Telecommunications
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

American Tower Corporation, incorporated in 1995, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The company operates mainly in three business segments. The U.S. Tower Division is focused on leasing space on communication sites to wireless service providers and radio and television broadcast companies within the United States. The International Tower Division carries out similar operations as its U.S. counterpart, but extends its services to international markets, facilitating telecommunications site leasing globally. Additionally, American Tower Corporation offers Network Development Services, which include site acquisition, zoning and permitting, and structural analysis, mainly to support the site leasing business. Unlike consumer-facing companies, American Tower does not operate using multiple brands; instead, it is recognized by its corporate name, American Tower Corporation, under which it serves a variety of clients. The company's presence is significant in a number of countries, with important markets being the United States, Brazil, India, Mexico, Germany, and South Africa. Overall, American Tower Corporation has a vast operational footprint spanning North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, providing infrastructure solutions to an array of wireless carriers, broadcasters, and other tenants. (Powered by AI)

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American Tower

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are responsible for various adverse effects on the environment such as the rise in the average temperature of the planet and climate change1. It is reported that more than 100,000 climate change-related deaths happen...

SC_Neriah S. January 10th, 2024
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American Tower

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the stat...

Renu R. February 13th, 2024
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American Tower

Back in 2022, around 3.4 Bn people were employed worldwide1. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher rate of consumer spending3, it reduces poverty as it p...

Muhammad Aqib A. September 27th, 2023
18 ratings
American Tower

According to the ILO, a firm needs 40-60% representation of either gender to achieve gender balance1;pxii. In the communication services industry, women represent 37% of the total workforce, 27% in senior management and 24% on the board (2020)2. A...

Bayonle B. April 13th, 2023
18 ratings
American Tower

Discrimination prevents minorities from fulfilling their basic financial needs while having a higher representation of minorities can enhance their economic and psychological well-being1. Ethnic minorities in the US include Hispanics/Latinos, Blac...

Kithembe M. April 11th, 2023
26 ratings
American Tower

Digital literacy plays a vital role in transforming a child’s life by improving motor skills, decision-making abilities, building innovation, & enhancing academic performance1. In a survey conducted in developing nations, 65% of the people repor...

Alexander A. April 10th, 2023
86 ratings
American Tower

Telecom towers are usually made up of metals like aluminum, steel, and some electronic components18,1. They are generally disposed of by recycling or scrapping1. Disposing of scrap metals into landfills can degrade the surrounding environment, as ...

Adedayo _. March 2nd, 2023
16 ratings
American Tower

In 2022, 5.3 billion (bn) people were internet users worldwide, representing 63% of the global population1. Information and communication technology (ICT) enables connectivity amongst people in real-time and immediate access to information, which ...

Ayomide M. February 22nd, 2023
12 ratings
American Tower

Around 4 trillion cubic meters (m3) of freshwater is consumed worldwide every year1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by industr...

Harsh S. April 28th, 2023
22 ratings
American Tower

In our world today, many people use the internet to connect with family and friends, work remotely, trade, access educational materials, health information, content, and services2. In 2021, active internet users in Nigeria amounted to 108.75 Mn, r...

Chiagozie I. March 23rd, 2022
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