
Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
Market Volume (2025) | 43.56 Thousand units |
Market Volume (2030) | 50.20 Thousand units |
CAGR | 2.88 % |
Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Mexico Telecom Tower Market Analysis
The Mexico Telecom Tower Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 43.56 thousand units in 2025 to 50.20 thousand units by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.88% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Mexico, one of Latin America's largest economies, offers a lucrative market for telecom infrastructure providers. With a burgeoning population and a rising demand for mobile services, Mexico's telecommunications market is rapidly growing. Over the past few years, the Mexican government has actively worked to bolster its telecom sector, aiming to enhance its competitiveness. As a result, mobile operators and telecom infrastructure firms are locked in fierce competition, striving to deliver better services to their clientele.
- Moreover, the increasing penetration of smartphones and the internet in the country is fueling the growth of the telecom tower market. As smartphone and internet usage rises among the Mexican populace, the demand for reliable and expansive mobile network coverage intensifies. In response, market vendors are broadening their infrastructure, notably by deploying additional telecom towers to seize the opportunity and provide enhanced connectivity to the growing consumer base.
- For instance, the Encuesta Nacional sobre Disponibilidad y Uso de Tecnologías de la Información en los Hogares 2023 survey by INEGI revealed that 85.5 percent of urban residents in Mexico were internet users as of 2023. This figure is nearly 20 percentage points higher than the internet penetration rate in rural areas, although this gap has been narrowing since the start of the analyzed period.
- According to the data, the internet penetration rate in urban areas in Mexico rose from 71.1% in 2017 to 85.5% in 2023. Similarly, according to INEGI, the mobile phone user penetration rate in Mexico reached 81.4% in 2023 compared to 71.5% in 2017. Such data provides lucrative opportunities for telecom tower companies to boost their market share in the Mexico telecom tower market over the forecast period.
- In the coming years, the deployment of 5G networks is set to gain momentum in Mexico. This technological advancement is analyzed to boost tower leasing activities within Mexico's telecom towers market. 5G networks are heavily dependent on small cells—low-powered radio access points. These can be strategically placed in diverse locations such as streetlights, utility poles, and buildings. To facilitate these small cell deployments, telecom operators frequently lease space on pre-existing telecom towers or scout for new tower sites, thereby propelling the growth of the telecom tower market.
Mexico Telecom Tower Market Trends
Operator-owned Segment is Analyzed to Hold Largest Share
- The operator-owned segment is analyzed to positively influence the growth of the Mexico telecom tower market. In the operator-owned telecom tower segment of the market studied, multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) are responsible for constructing, functioning, and maintaining the towers. Furthermore, as telecom operators increasingly concentrate on their core telecom operations, the rise of operator-owned companies is reshaping the market. These MNO-established telecom tower businesses serve their parent companies and extend significant services to other MNOs. Consequently, this trend is poised to bolster demand for the operator-owned telecom tower segment in the foreseeable future.
- Moreover, as major mobile network operators in Mexico ramp up their 5G deployments, operator-owned tower vendors are analyzed to gain significant growth opportunities in the coming years. According to a 2023 study by GSMA, Mexico is projected to have nearly 17 million 5G mobile connections by 2025, with this figure set to soar to 87 million by 2030.
- Additionally, the report highlighted that 5G penetration in Mexico is anticipated to reach 13% by 2025, expanding to a substantial 62% by 2030. Additionally, GSMA forecasted that by 2030, 5G networks will encompass 86% of Mexico's population, a notable rise from 54% in 2025.
- Further, in April 2024, América Móvil, operating under the Telcel brand, expanded its 5G network to 125 cities across Mexico, as announced on social media by Renato Flores Cartas, the deputy director of communication and government relations at América Móvil. Flores Cartas further revealed that the operator boasts a nationwide subscriber base exceeding 10 million for its 5G services. As of the end of September, Telcel, Mexico's leading mobile operator, reported a total user base of 83.4 million, with 68.6 million on prepaid plans. Such developments are further analyzed to support the growth of the operator-owned segment.

Renewable Segment is Anticipated to Witness Highest Growth
- Renewable energy sources are likely to witness substantial growth in adoption to power telecom tower operations in Mexico, owing to the increasing renewable energy plant activities. For instance, in May 2024, CFE unveiled its plans to construct a Floating Solar Power Plant in Mexico, aiming to boost the country's renewable energy capacity by 120MW. The new plant will be located in the states of Sonora and Coahuila. This is analyzed to influence market vendors to form partnerships with renewable energy companies in the country to power their telecom infrastructure.
- Further, as highlighted in its 2023 Sustainability Report, América Móvil is spearheading renewable energy initiatives throughout Latin America to energize its telecommunications services. Specifically, in Mexico, the newly operational cogeneration plant in Ixtlahuaca, which commenced in November 2023, has ramped up its natural gas usage by 1.7MMm3. This plant boasts an annual production capacity of 51,000MWh, leveraging cleaner energy sources and achieving notable energy savings over-reliance on the national grid. Such developments to power telecom operations using renewable energy fuels is analyzed to support the segment's growth.
- Moreover, Mexico's growing renewable energy capacity bolsters the trend of adopting renewable fuels for telecom tower operations. Data from IRENA highlights a consistent annual increase in Mexico's renewable energy generation capacity over the last decade. By 2023, the country's installed capacity in Latin America exceeded 33.5 gigawatts, marking a more than twofold increase from the 2010 figures.
- In the coming years, Mexican telecommunications firms are analyzed to actively integrate clean energy solutions in telecom tower operations to achieve their emission reduction targets. Moreover, as MNOs, tower companies (TowerCos), and other regional stakeholders increasingly explore technology solutions, this trend is poised to gain momentum in the coming years, particularly in their efforts to transition diesel-powered towers to renewable energy sources.

Mexico Telecom Tower Industry Overview
The Mexico telecom tower market is semi-consolidated, with some telecom companies and independent tower companies holding a significant share. Market players are indulging in partnership and acquisition activities to expand their tower portfolio in the country and boost their market share.
Mexico Telecom Tower Market Leaders
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Mexico Telecom Partners
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American Tower México
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AT&T
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Movistar (Telefónica)
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Radiomóvil Dipsa SA de CV (Telcel)
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Mexico Telecom Tower Market News
- April 2024: Mexico Telecom Partners, a prominent player in telecommunications infrastructure, joined the 'Fermaca Fiber Partners' program. This partnership signals a wave of innovation in the telecommunications sector, uniting the strengths of two industry giants. By joining the 'Fermaca Fiber Partners' program, Mexico Telecom Partners can now offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, from dark fibre infrastructure to micro-edge data centre services and telecommunications towers.
- January 2024: Tower One Wireless, a Canadian telecom infrastructure firm, reported a growth in its Latin American operations, ending 2023 with 160 newly constructed towers, an increase from 144 in 2022. Consequently, the company's footprint expanded to 508 sites, predominantly in Colombia, with additional presence in Ecuador and Mexico, as detailed in its construction reports.
- July 2024: Siyata Mobile announced its investment in Canadian Towers & Fiber Optics Inc. (CT&FO), a firm dedicated to enhancing telecom infrastructure in Mexico. In a filing with the SEC, Siyata, revealed it made a strategic move by investing USD 1 million for a minority stake in CT&FO. While headquartered in Canada, CT&FO is primarily focused on tower development in Mexico, with ambitions to expand into other Latin American markets.
Mexico Telecom Tower Industry Segmentation
Telecom towers encompass a variety of structures, such as monopoles, tripoles, lattice towers, guyed towers, self-supporting towers, poles, masts, and other similar forms. These towers, equipped with one or more telecommunication antennas, facilitate radio communications. They can be situated on the ground or atop a building's rooftop and often include storage for equipment and electronic components.
The Mexico telecom towers market is segmented by ownership (operator-owned, private-owned, and MNO Captive sites), by installation (rooftop, and ground-based), and by fuel type (renewable and non-renewable). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of installed base (in thousand units) for all the above segments.
Ownership | Operator-owned |
Private-owned | |
MNO Captive sites | |
Installation | Rooftop |
Ground-based | |
Fuel Type | Renewable |
Non-renewable |
Mexico Telecom Tower Market Research FAQs
How big is the Mexico Telecom Tower Market?
The Mexico Telecom Tower Market size is expected to reach 43.56 thousand units in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.88% to reach 50.20 thousand units by 2030.
What is the current Mexico Telecom Tower Market size?
In 2025, the Mexico Telecom Tower Market size is expected to reach 43.56 thousand units.
Who are the key players in Mexico Telecom Tower Market?
Mexico Telecom Partners, American Tower México, AT&T, Movistar (Telefónica) and Radiomóvil Dipsa SA de CV (Telcel) are the major companies operating in the Mexico Telecom Tower Market.
What years does this Mexico Telecom Tower Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Mexico Telecom Tower Market size was estimated at 42.31 thousand units. The report covers the Mexico Telecom Tower Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Mexico Telecom Tower Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Mexico Telecom Tower Industry Report
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