Altai Tower Co., Ltd

Introduction Expanding 4G/5G networks to suburban and rural areas is a critical step toward bridging the digital divide. However, network operators face significant economic challenges, including high infrastructure costs, lower population density, and uncertain returns on investment. Among the various infrastructure options,  monopole towers  have emerged as the preferred solution for  balancing coverage, cost, and scalability.  This blog explores the economic drivers behind this choice and why monopoles are ideal for rural and suburban rollouts. 1. The Economic Challenges of Rural Network Expansion Deploying networks in rural areas is inherently costly due to: Low Population Density:  Fewer users per square kilometer mean lower revenue potential, making it difficult to justify large investments. Terrain and Accessibility:  Remote locations often require customized infrastructure and face logistical hurdles, increasing deployment time and costs. Infrastruc...

In the world of telecommunications infrastructure, the  three-legged angle steel tower  stands as a testament to robust engineering and timeless reliability. While its design may seem straightforward, the journey from raw steel to a galvanized sentinel capable of weathering decades of harsh elements is a precise and fascinating scientific process. This blog post pulls back the curtain on the complete manufacturing and anti-corrosion workflow that ensures these towers stand tall and strong. Part 1: The Manufacturing Process – Forging the Backbone The transformation of raw materials into a structural tower is a symphony of heavy fabrication and meticulous quality control. 1. Material Preparation & Cutting: The process begins with high-quality low-carbon steel coils. These are uncoiled and leveled before being slit into narrow strips. These strips are then fed through a series of rolls in a cold-forming process to shape them into the standard L-shaped angle profiles...

The Physics of Stability While self-supporting towers rely on rigid foundations to resist wind loads,  guyed mast towers  leverage a triangular tension system to achieve unparalleled stability: Dynamic Load Distribution:  Guy wires convert lateral wind forces (up to 150 km/h) into vertical tension, reducing tower shaft stress by 60% versus self-supporting designs. Anti-Overturning Mechanism:  Each wire anchor acts as a pivot point, creating counter-moments that neutralize torsion during storms. At 40m height, a 3-anchor system provides 360° load balancing with just 25% steel usage of lattice towers. Wind Load Performance Comparison Tower Type Max Wind Resistance Material Cost Foundation Depth Self-Supporting 130 km/h $28,000 3.5m Guyed Tower 150 km/h $11,200 1.2m (Data: ITU-R F.1507 standards / Huawei rural deployment cases) UHF Coverage Scenarios: Where Guyed Towers Win 1. Rural Blanket Coverage (e.g., Indian Plains) 100km² Coverage per Tower:  40m gu...