Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications tower company that develops, owns and operates mobile infrastructure across key emerging markets. The company’s core business involves building and managing shared passive infrastructure, including tower sites, rooftop installations and related equipment shelters. By leasing space on its towers to multiple mobile network operators, Helios Towers enables its customers to expand network coverage, enhance service quality and optimize capital expenditure.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, Helios Towers has grown through a combination of greenfield developments and acquisitions. The company serves seven countries in Africa—namely Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal and Madagascar. Its customer base includes leading regional operators such as Airtel, Vodacom, MTN and Orange, with whom it maintains long-term tenancy agreements.
In addition to site construction and tower deployment, Helios Towers offers a suite of managed services designed to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of its infrastructure. These services include energy management solutions (such as solar and hybrid power systems), site monitoring, corrective and preventive maintenance, security services, and fibre backhaul connectivity. By providing a one-stop shop for both civil and electrical infrastructure, Helios Towers helps clients improve network reliability and reduce total cost of ownership.
Helios Towers completed its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in 2019, marking a milestone in its evolution from a privately backed venture to a publicly traded company. The business continues to be led by Chief Executive Officer Tom Greenwood, under whose direction the company pursues measured expansion and operational excellence. Its ownership structure benefits from the expertise of Helios Investment Partners and a number of development finance institutions focused on infrastructure growth in emerging markets.
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