Verizon and Array Digital Infrastructure have announced a multiyear partnership to leverage Array’s national tower portfolio to expand Verizon’s 5G footprint and simplify site pricing for future deployments.
Under the arrangement, Verizon may collocate equipment on a significant number of Array’s towers in the coming years, with a streamlined pricing structure designed to cut costs and provide long-term rate stability.
The deal aligns with Verizon’s broader tower-management strategy to speed the rollout of advanced wireless technologies and give engineers greater flexibility in network planning and equipment placement.
Phillip French, Verizon’s vice president of engineering, said the agreement could help accelerate 5G deployment and improve the customer experience by making it easier to add equipment where needed.
Array’s chief executive Anthony Carlson framed the partnership as a growth opportunity, noting Array operates roughly 4,400 towers nationwide that support deployment of 5G and other wireless services. As of September 30, 2025, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. owned about 82% of Array.
The collaboration positions Verizon to broaden its 5G reach while providing Array with a scalable pathway for future growth in the U.S. tower market.
