US Cellular sells 595 telecom towers for $159 mn

United States Cellular has sold 595 telecom towers to Vertical Bridge Holdings for approximately $159 million.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015, said US Cellular.

“We will use the proceeds from the sale of these non-strategic assets to invest in other long-term investments that position U.S. Cellular for future growth opportunities,” said Kenneth R Meyers, president and CEO of US Cellular.

These towers are in large metropolitan markets and many of these sites are in locations that would be very difficult to replace.

editor@telecomlead.com

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