Higher interest expenses and amortization of deferred financing cost together with net loss on interest rate swap significantly hurt the third quarter results of Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI). Net loss for the quarter came in at $36.8 million or 13 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 3 cents per share. However, third quarter net loss remains almost same compared to a net loss of $37.4 million or 13 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly interest expenses and amortization of deferred financing cost was $111.2 million, compared to $88.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Net loss on interest rate swap was $58.3 million, compared to a gain of $2.4 million in the year-ago quarter.   Net revenues of $429.1 million marked an improvement of 12% year over year and also came above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $416 million. ...

Yesterday, Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI), a leading wireless tower operator in the U.S. and Australia , raised its third quarter fiscal 2009 financial outlook. Management stated that its Site rental revenue and Adjusted EBITDA will beat the company’s prior estimate. Earlier, Crown Castle predicted that the Site rental revenue during the third quarter will approximate within a range of $385 million-$390 million. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted in the $246 million-$251 million range. The company will report third quarter 2009 financial results on Nov 3.  We believe the primary reason for this upward revision of financial estimate is the increasing deployments of 3G/4G high-speed mobile voice, data, and video technology. It has become imperative for carriers to improve network quality, and coverage, in order to minimize customer churn. Increased wireless coverage, by using more tower space, is one of the major initiatives that carriers take to improve transmission quality. ...

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Highlights include American Tower Corp. (AMT), Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI), SBA Communications Corp. (SBAC) and Equinix Inc. (EQIX).Expansion initiatives and associated business prospects at American Tower Corp. (AMT), a leading operator of wireless communications towers in the US and emerging markets, have led management to maintain growth projections for 2009.Overall performance has been driven by substantial demand for tower space to facilitate high-speed wireless data services and mobile video, along with emerging 3G technologies. Rental & management revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow financial metrics remain favorable. The company's new venture in the India is considered a significant catalyst moving forward.Our long-term view regarding the wireless tower industry remains positive. Deployment of high-speed 3G network demands improved network coverage, which in turn generates the need for tower infrastructure companies to expand and more effectively service their clients....

We maintain our Buy rating and the same valuation target for Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI), a leading operator of wireless communications towers in the U.S.A and Australia, following its mixed financial results of 4th quarter 2008. Revenue was well above our estimates due to rapid growth of wireless data services. Net income, however, was below our forecasts -- mainly a result of higher impairment charges for financial investments.Crown Castle performed well with respect to several parameters, including site rental revenue, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow. Financial results are expected to be driven by substantial demand for more tower space to facilitate high-speed 3G networks.Our long-term view regarding the wireless tower industry remains positive. On the other hand, the level of outstanding debt remains a concern, and we believe the recent stock valuation weakness may be attributed to the leveraged balance ...

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“Can you hear me now?” or “more bars” are common refrains for cell phone advertisements. The often dropped call or text message that won’t go through are the bane of all wireless users and cause for constant complaints. Making this common frustration go away is an ongoing process that involves technology upgrades and better coverage. But when one stops to consider the practical side of making these services better, the real power of “strength in numbers” becomes apparent.

“Can you hear me now” means the need for lots and lots of cell towers, and the need for a company to own the land and towers that enable the wireless signals to be effective. There aren’t too many companies that work in this area, but they do control a vast pool of land and associated investment that provides a stable revenue stream once an individual network is assembled.

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