The European Wireless Infrastructure Association (EWIA) has welcomed its newest members, Vantage Towers, a pan-European tower company, and INWIT, a tower company in Italy.
“In EWIA’s drive for sustainable growth across our industry, including additional pan European neutral-host infrastructure providers was seen as a crucial enabler to ensure that our sector speaks with a stronger and even more unified voice in our ongoing engagement in Brussels,” commented Marco Patuano, Chairman of EWIA. “In this context, we welcome INWIT and Vantage Towers as our newest members, who will contribute to EWIA’s mission to tackle the hurdles to mobile infrastructure deployments and to foster an investor-friendly environment to help fulfilling Europe’s digital ambitions.”
“I am delighted that we are joining EWIA. This move reflects the commitment of Vantage Towers AG to driving the future of digital connectivity across Europe. As part of a united TowerCo industry, we aim to collaborate with European policymakers in order to foster investment, promote the sharing and sustainability of infrastructure, and accelerate the deployment of 5G in particular in rural areas and for transport routes. Together, we will create a more connected, inclusive, and greener future for all in a more competitive Europe.” stated Christian Hillabrant, CEO of Vantage Towers.
“As the leading tower company in Italy and one of the main players in the wireless infrastructure industry in Europe, we are pleased to contribute to EWIA in representing the tower sector in the European debate. We are committed to promoting the development of the telecommunications ecosystem, starting with shared digital infrastructures like ours, which are essential to enabling digital transformation in Italy and in Europe and are therefore becoming increasingly strategic”, added Oscar Cicchetti, Chairman of INWIT.
While EWIA is extending its membership, its footprint across European countries is also increasing with 11 TowerCo members operating across 20 European countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, Switzerland and Sweden.
