WISPs and Rural Operators
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The Right Locations for Rural Broadband
Expanding your broadband operations and your network into new territories comes with risks and rewards. We work with more than 500 WISPs across the country and know why market insight, speed to market, and easy access to towers in the right locations are all crucial to success.
With our industry-leading portfolio of tower sites across the U.S., including towers in geographically challenging areas with vantage points targeting the most remote populations, we are uniquely positioned to support your rural broadband buildout. As spectrum and funding from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continue to become available, we will continue offering specialized programs and network-planning insights to help WISP and rural operators quickly and easily expand rural networks throughout America.
Our Tower Portfolio Highlights
~43,000
tower sites across U.S.
60+
percent of towers located in rural and suburban areas1
80+
percent of rural and suburban towers that meet or exceed 150 feet1
1Based on American Tower methodology leveraging U.S. Census population data
Expertise to Grow Your Business
Our dedicated team of specialists are ready to work with you to identify sites and plan a wireless network that is scalable, with contract terms that make sense for your business. Whether you are experiencing rapid expansion and capital is constrained or working to meet challenging federal funding requirements, we have the resources and expertise to help meet your network goals.
To get started, we can provide you with a free customized market assessment. This analysis includes key information about communications sites in targeted funding census blocks or spectrum coverage areas and other important industry data sets, such as population demographics and business counts, to help assess potential demand in a given market.
Complete a form to request your free market analysis
Exclusive Offers
We have an exclusive program offering and site locator tool for WISPs and other rural operators, designed with special incentive options and other benefits for expanding rural broadband.
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What Customers Are Saying
“In my experience, the team at American Tower has the desire and ability to work very closely with smaller players and provide programs that are aggressive and fair compared to others I’ve seen”
— Chris Daniels, President and CEO, Watch Communications
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Streamline Rural Buildouts
Download our infographic with key considerations for accelerating rural broadband to reach the most remote populations. See how you can cut costs, meet timelines, and overcome challenging terrain, without sacrificing end-user performance.
Watch our webinar with ChannelVision Magazine, featuring Bill Baker, CEO of Nextlink Internet, and Fran Finnegan, Vice President of Vertical Markets for American Tower. During the session, we share lessons learned while rapidly expanding broadband in rural markets, including how Nextlink Internet grew their service footprint across six states to bring high-speed broadband to underserved areas of 11 states.
Start Looking for the Right Towers Today
Use our site locator tool to find ideal towers from our extensive site portfolio for your rural network expansion. To view additional details or to apply for these assets, please log in or create an American Tower account.
Meet Our Team
David Flint
Manager, Vertical Markets
David has more than 20 years of telecommunications industry experience. As a long-time member of the American Tower sales organization, he’s had both regional and national responsibilities. Today, he’s leading business development for rural operators and our energy initiatives, including the Oil & Gas and utilities markets.
Rick Olivares
Manager, Vertical Markets
Rick is a skilled telecommunications and sales professional, with more than 20 years of industry experience helping customers identify and meet wireless network business objectives. Currently, he’s leading business development for WISPs in the Western U.S.
Justine Paul
Manager, Vertical Markets
Justine has been with American Tower for more than 12 years, serving in roles across the legal, finance, and sales organizations. Today, she’s a leader of business development for our WISP and fiber/backhaul customers and is exclusively focused on helping rural operators with their broadband network deployments.
Ryan Peterson
Manager, Vertical Markets
Ryan has more than 10 years of telecommunications industry experience. He joined the American Tower sales organization in 2015, and since 2017 has been working exclusively with WISPs in the Eastern U.S., helping customers grow revenues by deploying and strengthening wireless broadband networks.
More About Our Solutions
Towers
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Backup Power
Stay up and running during power outages with fully managed, on-site backup generators.
Build-to-Suit
Have a tower constructed, where and when you need it, with our turnkey construction program.
Resources
Podcast: Executive Interview
Hear a conversation with Fran Finnegan, Vice President of Vertical Markets and Product Sales, hosted by ChannelVision Magazine, where he discusses our customized solutions and support for WISPs.
Case Study: Speed to Market and Maximize ROI
Find out how a WISP leveraged our industry expertise and leading portfolio to grow their wireless business.
Find Sites
Find the right sites in the right locations to optimize your network by using our fully integrated site locator, online application, and project tracking tool.
Minimizing Interference of Microwave and Millimeter Wave
Three considerations for minimizing interference from radiating equipment on microwave and millimeter wave radio frequencies.
Case Study: Customizing a Plan for Your Unique Goals
Altius Broadband customized a collocation plan with American Tower that worked for both their short- and long-term broadband expansion goals.
Solutions for WISPs
With a leading site portfolio and dedicated industry experts, we can help you achieve network and operational goals, on time and on budget.
Get the Support You Deserve
When you choose to work with American Tower, we want to ensure you feel continually supported. Our teams take customer service seriously, and we are committed to providing a positive experience to every customer, every time.