Jim and Leslie interview WIA President Jonathan Adelstein in the latest episode of Tower Talks, The Inside Towers Podcast. Listen on iTunes: tinyurl.com/yypk4bvl and on Spotify: tinyurl.com/y4vkugmm #podcast #WIA #towertalks

Nokia is seeing stronger momentum in AI and cloud infrastructure, with sales in the segment more than doubling year over year as demand grows for optical networking, IP networks and data center interconnect. Read more: ow.ly/T2Ll5101hkO

At WISPAPALOOZA 2026, @FIBERLIGHT_LLC will showcase its network & connectivity services @ Booth #105, including Dark Fiber, Wave Transport, Dedicated Internet Access & Wireless Backhaul. To connect before or after the show, contact Jim Hennessee @ [email protected]

Verizon is pointing to stronger customer growth and a new $2 billion-plus agreement with AWS as signs of momentum, even as SpaceX’s push into mobile raises new competitive questions for the industry. Read more: ow.ly/xjGA5101h7c

AI, cloud, 5G, IoT and edge growth are increasing pressure on data center power infrastructure. Southwire highlights the need for faster deployment, resilient systems and smarter electrification as demand scales. Download the eGuide: ow.ly/eZWp5100AzQ

Verizon spent $2.82 million lobbying on broadband, spectrum and telecom policy, underscoring how closely industry priorities remain tied to decisions in Washington. ow.ly/73fz5100Y5T

SpaceX’s reported talks to access 80,000 U.S. sites could bring a major new wave of demand to the tower market - here’s what it could mean for infrastructure owners. ow.ly/XFV55100Y1q

Telecommunications infrastructure in Russian-occupied Donetsk and Luhansk was hit in back-to-back Ukrainian drone strikes, damaging facilities tied to mobile, internet and data transmission services in the region. Read more: ow.ly/W1Rn5100uYv

Michigan is moving ahead with $1.45 billion in broadband agreements with 23 providers, setting the stage for expanded high-speed internet access across nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community locations statewide. Read more: ow.ly/7iFJ5100uTB

SpaceX is reportedly in talks to secure access to at least 80,000 U.S. cell sites as it explores building a fourth nationwide wireless network. The discussions could create a significant new source of demand for tower infrastructure. Read more: ow.ly/xXvP5100v75

Crown Castle is sharpening its focus as a pure-play U.S. tower operator, w/Q3 results reflecting improved margins, customer relationships & continued efforts to drive operating efficiencies, modernize systems & increase land ownership beneath its towers ow.ly/NrIZ5100uNN

Louisiana is taking a new approach to the infrastructure impacts of broadband expansion, creating a fund to address utility damage tied to deployment. What could the move mean for providers, utilities and future buildouts? ow.ly/Xb5A51006ET

Industry leaders gathered at WIA’s Infrastructure Developers Forum in D.C. to discuss emerging technologies, regulatory developments & the future of wireless infrastructure. Harmoni Towers CEO Macheras helped kick off the event & later moderated the panel. ow.ly/nwAC50ZZO2O

AT&T’s Advanced Connectivity strategy is beginning to show momentum, with network investment and expansion efforts taking shape across the business. What’s driving the initiative and where could it lead next? Read more: ow.ly/uH6k51006iq

Looking for the companies, products & services supporting today’s digital infrastructure market? The 2026 Inside Towers Buyer’s Guide brings industry resources together in 1 place for finding potential partners across the wireless infrastructure ecosystem ow.ly/oFPw50ZZPNR

Crown Castle’s Q3 results tell a mixed story, with lower profit but a stronger outlook for the rest of 2026. What’s driving the shift — and what does it signal for the tower market? Read more: ow.ly/7OIQ510036C

Infrastructure sales at Valmont Industries, Inc. rose 9.1 percent year over year in Q3, supported by strength in utility and coatings markets. The quarter also reflected softer North American telecom volumes as carriers shifted capital spending priorities. ow.ly/Ye1J50ZZI9j

Cyberattack that exposed sensitive information from nearly 59K CT residents is resulting in a $625K settlement for Frontier Communications. The agreement also requires stronger cybersecurity controls, employee training & independent security assessments. ow.ly/KYxb50ZZI0i

High-capacity fiber will be part of the conversation at WISPAPALOOZA 2026, where @FIBERLIGHT_LLC will be at Booth #105. The company designs, builds & operates fiber networks from TX to FL & north to D.C. Stop by the booth Nov. 2–5 to meet the team. ow.ly/TP3A50ZXGm0

SpaceX is growing fast, but the investment behind that growth is substantial. Q3 results offer a closer look at the costs tied to its expanding satellite and mobile ambitions. ow.ly/chBE50ZZG7z

Fiber vandalism continues to disrupt service. Spectrum restored connectivity in parts of California after damaged fiber lines caused outages, highlighting ongoing network reliability and public safety concerns. ow.ly/huuy50ZZkgi