Our Role in Broadband
Many areas across the country do not have, or have limited, access to wired broadband services. As broadband providers look to expand service to new areas and grow their rural or suburban customer base, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a reliable alternative, offering competitive speeds, lower deployment costs, and faster time to market.
Developing a network can seem overwhelming. Fixed wireless deployments often require tall structures to meet propagation needs, as well as direct line of sight. A trusted partner like American Tower can take time, cost, and complexity out of the infrastructure research process, and help you make more informed decisions to support your growth.
Watch Communication’s Challenges
Watch Communications, a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP), secured government funding to extend coverage to thousands of homes and businesses across three states. To develop a plan that would meet funding obligations and build-out deadlines, they needed FWA expansion options that would meet customer needs, while minimizing administrative burden and cost. We were there to help.
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Our Offerings for Watch Communications
The Right Infrastructure
Working with American Tower allowed Watch Communications to select from hundreds of towers in areas within their funding parameters and at heights with propagation advantages to reach more customers. Over 80 percent of American Tower’s rural and suburban towers meet or exceed 150 feet in height and approximately 70 percent have fiber on or near net.1
1 Based on American Tower methodology leveraging U.S. Census population data.
Support Services
Due to the richness of the data provided, Watch Communications was able to make the most informed decision and maximize their customer reach. For select sites, American Tower also provided Architectural and Engineering (A&E), zoning, and permitting services, which Watch Communications leveraged to minimize their administrative burden.
Flexibility
American Tower offers operators flexibility that Watch Communications found valuable, including tailored pricing to ensure economies of scale for the network expansion project. Personalized service offerings and streamlined processes empower smaller players to succeed.
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Tower sites are and will continue to be the backbone of wireless networks. Our leading portfolio supports robust broadband coverage and capacity nationwide.
Services
Managing network expansion projects can be a complex and time-consuming task for your teams. Let our end-to-end, turnkey services for site acquisition, engineering, and construction management provide the resources and support you need.
WISPs and Rural Operators
WISPs and rural operators play a key role in bringing fast and reliable broadband connectivity to rural communities. We understand their unique needs and help them achieve network and budget goals.
