Cell tower identification number

There are approximately 13,000 wireless antenna towers across Canada and this number is increasing to meet demand. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has taken steps to balance the increasing demand for wireless services with the needs of neighbourhoods and communities across Canada.

We estimate there are 4 million telecoms towers installed in the world, growing at a cagr of 4.1% to 2020. In 2014 the market for tower construction is estimated at $20.3 billion globally. By 2020 the total installed base will have risen from 4 million towers to 5 million towers.

Based on public financials that Moffett Nathanson compiled, China Tower has by far the most tower sites in the world, at more than 1.95 million sites. In comparison, the big three U.S. tower companies count tower sites as follows: American Tower 168,900; Crown Castle 40,100; and SBA Communications 29,800.