Exhibit
99.1
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For
immediate release
NuRAN
Wireless Highlights Recurring Revenue Economics and Growth Potential of Its 5,092-Tower Contracted NaaS Portfolio
Approximately
300 operational towers provide a foundation for scaling contracted rural connectivity infrastructure across eight African countries while
creating long-term recurring revenue opportunities.
Quebec,
QC, Canada – November 12, 2026 – NuRAN Wireless Inc. (Nasdaq: NUR; FSE: 1RN) (“NuRAN” or the
“Company”), a leading provider of rural connectivity infrastructure in Africa, today outlined the economics and growth
potential of its Network-as-a-Service (“NaaS”) business model, following the Company’s recently announced Board-approved
strategic growth plan.
NuRAN
has agreements with major mobile network operators (“MNOs”), including Orange and MTN, covering 5,092 contracted towers across
eight African countries, with approximately 300 towers currently operational. The Company’s strategy is focused on expanding its
revenue-generating infrastructure while improving the performance of its existing network.
KEY
HIGHLIGHTS
| ● | US$1,356
in previously reported average monthly revenue per operational tower, with network-generated
revenue increasing 126.44% over the preceding 12 months. |
| ● | Tower-level
gross margins exceeding 75%, after deducting satellite bandwidth, site lease, insurance and
maintenance costs. |
| ● | Two
potential growth drivers: activating additional contracted towers and increasing usage at
existing operational towers. |
| ● | Significant
deployment pipeline: approximately 6% of the Company’s 5,092 contracted towers are
currently operational, providing substantial room for future expansion, subject to financing
and execution requirements. |
| ● | Capital
discipline remains central: deployment pace and financial returns depend on funding, site
economics, operating execution and regulatory and contractual requirements. |
Making
Rural Connectivity Economically Viable
Expanding
telecommunications networks into rural Africa presents significant economic challenges. Lower population density, limited access to electricity
and ongoing maintenance requirements can make traditional network deployments financially difficult for mobile operators.
Under
its build-own-operate NaaS model, NuRAN finances, deploys, owns, operates and maintains mobile network infrastructure, allowing MNO partners
to expand rural coverage without directly financing the full upfront infrastructure investment.
Unlike
traditional equipment sales, which generate primarily one-time revenue, the NaaS model is designed to generate recurring revenue through
long-term commercial agreements. By combining low-power telecommunications technology, renewable-energy-enabled infrastructure and local
operational capabilities, NuRAN aims to make rural network expansion more economically sustainable.
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The
Economics of Recurring Revenue
As
previously reported, NuRAN’s network-generated revenue increased 126.44% over the preceding 12-month period, with average monthly
revenue of US$1,356 per operational tower. Several towers generate over US$2,500 in monthly revenue with more than 2,000 active users,
illustrating the potential of the business model. Over the past 18 months, NuRAN has invested in additional 2G capacity to meet growing
demand, upgrading 57 towers in Cameroon with Orange.
The
Company has also reported tower-level gross margins exceeding 75%, after deducting satellite bandwidth, site lease, insurance and maintenance
costs, demonstrating the potential operating economics of its existing infrastructure.
These
historical metrics reflect the performance of the existing network and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results for future deployments.
To
further enhance returns on its installed base, the Company is conducting 4G pilots using terrestrial transmission, which have shown incremental
revenue growth of up to 40% on the selected towers. NuRAN plans to add 4G to the vast majority of its towers in Cameroon, and all new
towers in Ivory Coast and, upcoming, Benin will be deployed with both 2G and 4G, a strategy intended to increase revenue per tower and
support long-term shareholder value creation.
The
first growth driver is deploying and activating additional towers from the contracted portfolio. The second is increasing network usage
at operating towers, where contractual terms permit additional revenue as subscriber activity grows.
Scaling
Through Contracted Deployments and Network Utilization
NuRAN’s
growth strategy is built around two complementary opportunities: expanding its operational network and increasing revenue from existing
infrastructure.
With
approximately 300 of its 5,092 contracted towers currently operational, the Company has a significant remaining deployment pipeline.
Each additional activated tower has the potential to contribute to recurring revenue, while increased subscriber activity at existing
towers may generate additional revenue where supported by commercial agreements.
The
Company’s priority is to progressively convert its contracted portfolio into operational infrastructure while maintaining disciplined
capital allocation and improving network utilization.
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Future
deployments remain subject to available financing, site economics, regulatory and contractual requirements, local execution capacity
and other operating conditions.
“Our
NaaS model is designed to make rural connectivity economically sustainable while building a scalable infrastructure business. Our focus
is on disciplined execution, expanding our operational network and maximizing the performance of our existing towers to support long-term
growth,” said Francis Létourneau, CEO of NuRAN Wireless.
About
NuRAN Wireless
NuRAN
Wireless Inc. (Nasdaq: NUR; FSE: 1RN) is a rural telecommunications infrastructure company connecting remote and underserved communities
across Africa. Through its Network-as-a-Service model, NuRAN finances, builds, owns, operates and maintains 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network
infrastructure for mobile network operators seeking to expand coverage outside urban markets.
NuRAN
has 5,092 contracted towers, of which approximately 300 towers are operational. The Company combines telecommunications engineering,
low-power wireless technology, renewable-energy-enabled infrastructure, site selection and field operations to address the economic and
technical challenges of rural mobile coverage.
NuRAN
is also building on this foundation through NuEnergy, its wholly owned subsidiary focused on owning and operating the Company’s
solar, storage and hybrid power systems across its African footprint.
Additional
Information:
For
further information about NuRAN Wireless: www.nuranwireless.com
Francis
Létourneau, Director and CEO
Francis.letourneau@nuranwireless.com
Tel: (418) 264-1337
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”)
within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including the securities laws of the Province of British Columbia, and the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact
are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by words such as “anticipate,”
“believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,”
“project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar
expressions, or by statements that certain events, actions or results “may,” “could,” “should,” “would”
or “will” occur, be achieved or be realized. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.
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Forward-looking
statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s anticipated network expansion,
future tower deployments, estimated revenues associated with its contractual portfolio, expected growth in recurring revenues, future
technology upgrades, and the continued development of its Network-as-a-Service business model; and the Company’s business plans,
strategies, objectives, financing requirements, growth prospects and creation of long-term shareholder value.
Forward-looking
statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections and are subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.
These risks include, among others, financing availability, deployment timelines, operational challenges, regulatory requirements, market
conditions, and the performance of the Company’s commercial partners and the risks described under “Risk Factors” and
elsewhere in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 40-F, subsequent reports furnished on Form 6-K and other filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the Company’s filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Estimated
contract revenues are based on assumptions regarding tower deployment, network operations, contract performance, and other factors, and
should not be interpreted as guaranteed future revenues.
Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the deployments, operating-site
targets, revenue or estimated revenue, contracted-site objectives will occur or be realized as currently contemplated. The forward-looking
statements in this press release speak only as of its date and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary note. Except
as required by applicable securities laws, NuRAN undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result
of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Non-IFRS
Financial Measures
This
press release includes references to “ revenue”, which is not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The intent of this unaudited and non-IFRS measure is to provide additional useful information to investors and analysts. This non-IFRS
measure does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented
by other entities. As such, this non-IFRS measure should not be considered in isolation or used as a substitute for measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS.
This
non-IFRS financial measure reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company’s operations. Because non-IFRS financial
measures exclude the effect of items that will increase or decrease the Company’s reported results of operations, management strongly
encourages investors to review the Company’s consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety under
the Company’s profile on EDGAR and SEDAR+.