Myanmar hosts several leading telecommunication tower companies, including National Tower Development, Eco Friendly Tower, Apollo Towers, MGT Group, and MTG Telecom, providing construction, leasing, and maintenance services for telecom infrastructure.Key Tower Companies
1. National Tower Development (NTD) NTD is a 100% locally owned tower company established in 2017, specializing in passive telecom infrastructure. They build, operate, and lease towers while offering portfolio management, power system management, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair services. NTD has offices in Yangon, Mandalay, and satellite offices in Kachin, Ayeyarwady, and Tanintharyi, enabling nationwide coverage and support for telecom operators . 2. Eco Friendly Tower (EFT) Founded in 2014, EFT focuses on sustainable tower solutions, including greenfield towers and rooftop poles. They hold NFS (C) and MIC permits from the Myanmar government and partner with major operators like MPT, Ooredoo, Atom, and Mytel. EFT is experienced in constructing towers in challenging environments such as islands, riversides, and insurgent areas, while emphasizing environmental sustainability and network efficiency . 3. Apollo Towers Myanmar Limited Apollo Towers operates a growing portfolio of over 3,200 integrated tower and power sites, in partnership with Pan Asia. They provide construction, leasing, and management services, with a strategy of tenancy sharing to optimize operator costs. Apollo has offices in Yangon and Mandalay and is recognized for high-quality tower construction and management services . 4. MGT Group of Companies MGT specializes in telecommunication and engineering projects, including GSM tower construction, fiber optic network installation, and RF/microwave antenna integration. They provide design, operation, and maintenance services for telecom infrastructure, including nationwide fiber last-mile construction for operators like Ooredoo . 5. MTG Telecom MTG Telecom has built over 100 towers ready for co-location in Shan State and has experience with more than 400 sites. They provide tower leasing, construction, site acquisition, and O&M services, supporting operators such as Mytel, MPT, and Eco Friendly Tower. MTG also offers NOC monitoring and optical fiber cable services .
Summary
These companies collectively form the backbone of Myanmar's telecom infrastructure, offering comprehensive services from tower construction and leasing to maintenance and network optimization. They cater to both urban and remote areas, often collaborating with major telecom operators to expand coverage and improve service reliability. Their expertise ranges from sustainable tower solutions to complex fiber optic and power system management, ensuring robust and efficient telecom networks across Myanmar.
