The Cost-Efficiency Pillar: A Deep Dive into 4-Legged Towers for Multi-Operator 5G RAN Sharing
The global rollout of 5G represents one of the most capital-intensive infrastructure projects of our time. For Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), the economics are clear: achieving ubiquitous coverage and capacity requires a fundamental shift from building proprietary, single-tenant towers to embracing shared infrastructure. In this shared ecosystem, the choice of physical support structure becomes a critical financial and operational decision. While sleek monopoles dominate urban streetscapes, the 4-legged angle steel lattice tower emerges as the unsung, cost-efficiency champion for multi-operator 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) sharing, offering an unbeatable Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantage for high-capacity sites. This analysis goes beyond mere aesthetics to dissect the cost-benefit equation that makes the 4-legged tower the optimal host for shared 5G ambitions. The Multi-Operator Imperative and the Load Challenge 5G RAN sharing—where multiple operators co...