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Telecommunications Sector

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Telecommunications REITs See Growth Supported by Rise in Mobile Data Consumption

REITs are well-positioned to capture growing carrier demand, analysts say.

03/11/2025
Analyst Round Table
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Telecommunications REITs Play Crucial Role in Modern Digital Economy

Telecommunications REITs are a specialized segment of the broader REIT market focused on owning, managing, and leasing real estate critical to telecommunications and data transmission.

12/05/2024
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American Tower Working to Ensure Widespread Connectivity, Enhanced User Experiences

CEO Steven Vondran says REIT will work with customers to expand 5G network into rural areas.

12/04/2024
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Actively Managed Real Estate Fund Tracker: 2024Q2

In the second quarter of 2024, active managers increased allocations in the digital sectors and health care.

09/05/2024
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Mid-Year Report: Real Estate Active Managers Diversify Portfolios and Embrace Newer Property Sectors
07/11/2024
2024 Mid-Year Report
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American Tower’s Dowling Shares Insights into How Her Litigation Background Impacts the General Counsel Role

Ruth Dowling of American Tower Corporation highlights the intersection of legal expertise, risk assessment, and DEI initiatives within the REIT.

03/27/2024
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Telecommunications REITs: Real Estate that Connects the World

Telecommunications REITs own digital real estate in the form of cell towers and fiber conduits and lease these properties to the world’s communication providers.

12/06/2023
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