American Tower Names Steven O. Vondran to Succeed Thomas A. Bartlett as President and CEO and Names Eugene Noel as New EVP and President, U.S. Tower Division

BOSTON– American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that Tom Bartlett will retire from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2024. The Company’s Board of Directors, having undertaken a deliberate and thorough succession planning process over the last several years, has named Steve Vondran

WIA’s Registered Apprenticeship Program Celebrates 100th Employer Partner

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced that the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) has signed an agreement with Congruex Network Solutions, making the network design and construction company its 100th employer partner. With support from WIA, TIRAP partners are able to offer nationally recognized credentials from the U.S. Department of Labor

Berkshire Partners announces majority growth investment in TowerNorth

Berkshire Partners announced it has made a majority growth investment in TowerNorth, a fast-growing independent developer, owner, and operator of critical wireless infrastructure assets in the United States and Europe. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2012 by industry veterans Josh Delman and Bert Stern, TowerNorth has grown into a leading

Ontivity acquires Infinity Construction Solutions

Ontivity, a leading national provider of wireless infrastructure services, today announced the acquisition of Infinity Construction Solutions (“Infinity”). The acquisition provides immediate expansion of Ontivity’s geographic footprint, supports its strategic initiative of diversification, and further cements Ontivity’s position as one of the nation’s leading wireless infrastructure service providers. As part of the transaction, Infinity will

WIA Congratulates Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks on Their Reconfirmation 

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) congratulates Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks on their reconfirmation for a second term as Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  “I’m thrilled to see Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks reconfirmed for another term,” said WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “They have both been strong champions

New “Test Force” campaign from Verizon captures company’s relentless drive for network excellence

NEW YORK – A new campaign introduced today depicts Verizon engineers’ relentless pursuit of network excellence for customers. The Test Force, a nationwide team of wireless engineers and technicians, are obsessed with providing an exceptional network experience for Verizon customers, and stop at nothing to accomplish their goals. “Our team – our Test Force – is maniacal in their