Firm to fit telecom towers with air monitors

China Tower Corp, a joint venture established to handle the tower assets for China's top three telecom carriers, is in discussions to install air monitors and surveillance cameras on its towers.

The move, which the company said will diversify its business and be a more efficient use of resources, comes amid expectations that the number of telecom towers will surge over the next couple of years when consumer demand spikes for faster Internet speeds and better call quality.

"In the near future, the density of telecom towers will be higher in cities. With access to both wired and mobile networks, our towers are in a good position ... to be equipped with air monitors, surveillance cameras and satellite receivers," said Tong Jilu, general manager of China Tower.