Cellnex Exits French Data Centers with €391M Towerlink Sale to Vauban Infra Fibre
Cellnex has finalized its strategic exit from the French data center market, selling Towerlink to Vauban Infra Fibre for €391 million. The deal underscores Cellnex's broader financial realignment, prioritizing mobile tower assets and debt reduction. Vauban, backed by Crédit Agricole Assurances and GIC’s Raffles, gains 80+ Edge data centers to bolster its fiber network.
The transaction reflects Europe's accelerating telecom infrastructure consolidation. Towerlink's urban connectivity assets, including Bouygues Telecom clients, now fuel Vauban's expansion. Regulatory approvals remain the final hurdle for closure.