Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Africa Telecom Towers Market Share & Forecast and It is Segmented by Telecom Tower Market (Ownership (Operator Owned, Joint Venture, Private Owned, MNO Captive), by Fuel Type (Renewable, Non-Renewable), by Country (Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Morocco, Rest of Africa)), by Africa Power Market (Type (Generation, Distribution), by Generation Source (Renewable, Hydro), by Country (Installed Capacity in GW) (Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Morocco, Rest of Africa)). The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Units and Electricity Capacity (MW) for Telecom Tower Segments and Power Segments, Respectively.

Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis (2025 - 2030)

Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Size

Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 217.95 Thousand units
Market Volume (2030) 273.30 Thousand units
CAGR 4.63 %
Market Concentration Medium

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Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Analysis

The Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 217.95 thousand units in 2025 to 273.30 thousand units by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.63% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The telecom tower industry has drastically evolved over the past decade. The core towerco proposition and business models have been successfully adapted to match the demands of new markets in Africa. Many towercos are anticipated to hunker down in their core building business over the forecast period, buying and leasing vertical real estate, and such towercos may still see plenty of 5G antenna overlaid onto their towers.
  • As per the Nigerian Communications Commission, as of January 2021, the number of third and fourth-generation telecom towers deployed in Nigeria has grown by 73.2%. Also, global tower companies are expanding their presence in the region, through strategic collaborations, due to the growing number of opportunities presented.
  • The emergence of KaiOS and its partnerships with operators across Africa is helping overcome the affordability barrier for low-income users. The free resources offered, such as the 'Life' app, also help new users develop digital skills and understand how the internet can be relevant. Such initiatives are expected to boost internet penetration in these countries significantly.
  • Several initiatives by telecom operators and other organizations, especially in low and middle-income countries, are expected to spur growth in the rural areas as the residents of these areas gain increased access to internet connectivity.
  • Furthermore, with businesses going mobile and adopting new concepts, like BYOD, to increase employee interaction and ease of use, it has become essential to provide a high-speed and quality network. The organizations have been looking forward to adopting BYOD aggressively in their operations, fueling the market growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, development in cloud-based services for mobile users and the roll-out of 4G LTE services worldwide have increased the investment into networks by carriers, which drives the demand for telecom towers.
  • The increasing emphasis on improving internet connectivity to rural areas is one of the major factors stimulating the deployment and improvisation of the telecom infrastructure in these areas, thereby aiding the market's growth. Smartphone penetration, raising awareness, increasing penetration of digital technologies, and investments from several organizations and governments have been increasing the adoption of internet connections in the region.

Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Overview

The African telecom and allied market is moderately competitive and has many global and regional players. These players account for a considerable market share and focus on expanding their client base globally. These players focus on research and development activities, strategic alliances, agreements, and other organic & inorganic growth strategies to stay in the market landscape over the forecast period. Some of the major players in the market are IHS Towers (IHS Holdings Ltd), Helios Towers PLC, American Tower Corporation, Eskom Holdings Limited, etc.

  • April 2023: Egbin Power PLC announced the construction of its Power Station in Lagos, Nigeria, with a 1,900MW gas-fuelled power plant. The project is now undergoing permitting. It will be built in a single step. The project's development is anticipated to begin in 2024, with commercial operations beginning in 2025.
  • March 2023:AxianTelecom announced a deal to upgrade its network in the Madagascan unit Telmawith Ericsson. Ericsson announced that the solutions to be deployed would provide Madagascar with faster and more reliable mobile services nationwide, reducing energy consumption and enhancing the 5G ecosystem.
  • March 2023: Helios partnered with mobile network operators (MNOs) in South Africa to provide power-as-a-service to its sites due to the country's ongoing power crisis, which owns and maintains over 13,500 telecom tower sites in eight African nations.

Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Leaders

  1. IHS Towers (IHS Holdings Ltd)

  2. American Tower Corporation

  3. Helios Towers plc

  4. Eskom Holdings Limited

  5. ZESCO Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market Concentration
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Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market News

  • March 2024: Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has partnered with Royal Bafokeng Holdings to acquire a 100% stake in Swiftnet, a leading telecom tower portfolio in South Africa. The acquisition from Telkom is valued at an Enterprise Value of ZAR6.75 billion (approximately USD355 million). Swiftnet maintains a strong relationship with Telkom and other key anchor tenants, ensuring long-term contractual revenue. This strategic investment allows Actis to enter a growing sector, driven by robust secular trends and an increasing need for tower densification due to rising internet penetration and the transition from 3G and 4G to 5G.
  • June 2024: Safaricom Ethiopia has received its first batch of 13 towers from Woda plc., marking a significant step in enhancing and expanding its network infrastructure. Woda plc. is the inaugural local company in Ethiopia to manufacture these network towers. The telecom operator disclosed that Woda will deliver a total of 68 premium towers for a sum of 50 million birr (approximately USD 870,000). This move is part of Safaricom Ethiopia's ambitious USD 1.5 billion initiative, aiming to expand 5,000 new towers within three years, ensuring the nation benefits from reliable and top-notch telecommunications services.

Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study - Africa Telecom Tower Market
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study - Africa Power Market

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Industry
  • 4.3 Analysis of Key Regulatory Reforms

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Rise in the Penetration of Smartphones
    • 5.1.2 5G Deployments Driving Momentum for Tower Leasing
    • 5.1.3 Evolution of Mobile Networks and Rapid Rise in Data Traffic
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Heavy Capex Associated with Advanced Telecom Infrastructure
  • 5.3 Evolution of the Telecom Sector (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Connections)
  • 5.4 Ecosystem Analysis (TOWERCOS, OEMS, MNOS, MVNOS, EPC and Repair/Maintenance Vendors)
  • 5.5 Overview of Internet Backbone and Communication Network
    • 5.5.1 Coverage Area of Optical Fiber Network
    • 5.5.2 Evolution in Speed and Subscribers
    • 5.5.3 Key Developments and Trends
    • 5.5.4 List of Major Vendors Involved

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Ownership
    • 6.1.1 Operator Owned
    • 6.1.2 Joint Venture
    • 6.1.3 Private Owned
    • 6.1.4 MNO Captive
  • 6.2 By Fuel Type
    • 6.2.1 Renewable
    • 6.2.2 Non-Renewable
  • 6.3 By Country
    • 6.3.1 Algeria
    • 6.3.2 Nigeria
    • 6.3.3 South Africa
    • 6.3.4 Tanzania
    • 6.3.5 Morocco

7. AFRICA POWER MARKET

  • 7.1 Market Outlook
    • 7.1.1 Cost of Powering Telecom Towers (share of Energy in Overall Opex)
    • 7.1.1.1 Off-grid
    • 7.1.1.2 Bad-grid
    • 7.1.2 Green Energy Alternatives for Powering Telecom Towers and Current State of Adoption
    • 7.1.3 Key Developments and Trends
  • 7.2 Market Segmentation
    • 7.2.1 By Type
    • 7.2.1.1 Generation
    • 7.2.1.2 Distribution
    • 7.2.2 By Generation Source
    • 7.2.2.1 Renewable
    • 7.2.2.2 Hydro
    • 7.2.2.3 Other Generation Sources
    • 7.2.3 By Country (Installed Capacity in GW)
    • 7.2.3.1 Algeria
    • 7.2.3.2 Nigeria
    • 7.2.3.3 South Africa
    • 7.2.3.4 Tanzania
    • 7.2.3.5 Morocco

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles
    • 8.1.1 IHS Towers (IHS Holdings Ltd)
    • 8.1.2 American Tower Corporation
    • 8.1.3 Helios Towers
    • 8.1.4 Eskom Holdings Soc Limited
    • 8.1.5 ZESCO Limited
    • 8.1.6 Egbin Power PLC
  • *List Not Exhaustive
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Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Industry Segmentation

The Telecom Towers market study tracks the installed base of telecom towers across Africa. The study provides a market breakdown by fuel type, ownership, and region. Market dynamics, market attractiveness, and key developments are covered as part of the study. The scope of the study has been segmented based on the ownership (operator-owned, joint venture, private-owned, and MNO captive) and fuel type (renewable and non-renewable) across Africa.

The Telecom Power market study tracks the revenue opportunity for power suppliers in Africa. : The scope of the study has been segmented based on utility billing (generation and distribution) and generation source (renewable, hydro, and other generation sources) across Africa.

The Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market is segmented by Telecom Tower Market (ownership (operator owned, joint venture, private owned, MNO captive), by fuel type (renewable, non-renewable), by country (Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Morocco, Rest of Africa)), by Africa power market (type [generation, distribution], by generation source (renewable, hydro), by country (installed capacity in GW) (Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Morocco, Rest of Africa)). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of Units and Electricity Installed Capacity (MW) for Telecom Tower segments and Power Segments, respectively.

By Ownership Operator Owned
Joint Venture
Private Owned
MNO Captive
By Fuel Type Renewable
Non-Renewable
By Country Algeria
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Morocco
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Africa Telecom Towers and Allied Market Research FAQs

How big is the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market?

The Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market size is expected to reach 217.95 thousand units in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.63% to reach 273.30 thousand units by 2030.

What is the current Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market size?

In 2025, the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market size is expected to reach 217.95 thousand units.

Who are the key players in Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market?

IHS Towers (IHS Holdings Ltd), American Tower Corporation, Helios Towers plc, Eskom Holdings Limited and ZESCO Limited are the major companies operating in the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market.

What years does this Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market size was estimated at 207.86 thousand units. The report covers the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Telecom Towers And Allied Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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