Helios Towers plc (8HT)

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https://www.heliostowers.com

Helios Towers plc is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the acquisition, construction, and operation of shared telecom towers across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2009, it delivers mission-critical passive infrastructure solutions, including site selection, build-to-suit services, colocation lease-up, maintenance, security, power management, and hosting for active equipment like antennae. The company operates over 15,000 towers in nine high-growth markets, such as Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Senegal, Malawi, Congo Brazzaville, South Africa, Madagascar, and Oman, serving blue-chip mobile network operators (MNOs) on long-term, inflation-linked contracts. This infrastructure-sharing model enables MNOs to expand networks faster and at lower costs, reducing emissions while accelerating digital inclusion for more than 200 million people amid rising 5G adoption and youthful populations. Helios Towers plc emphasizes 99.99% power uptime and rapid colocation connections, underpinned by 99% local employment and engineering expertise, playing a pivotal role in powering the digital economy in emerging regions.