Alex Gellman is a Senior Advisor to DigitalBridge and the Co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the U.S. Mr. Gellman is also one of the Co-founders of Digital Bridge.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, wireless traffic has surged with U.S. carriers reporting a nearly 25 percent increase in traffic at times. As we approach 5G, traffic levels will only continue to rise, and the only way to meet this demand is to invest in communications infrastructure. Towers have a number of elements that make them a particularly compelling segment of the sector, and the success of this offering underscores their appeal, as well as the overall growth and durability of the industry, even in economically challenging times.
Vertical Bridge REIT, the privately held owner and operator of communications infrastructure and locations across the U.S., confirmed Monday that it has successfully issued the notes in a private asse