Cell Tower Lease Blog

T-Mobile Plans Aggressive Rollout After New Deal With American Tower

T-Mobile and American Tower recently came to terms on a new 15-year master lease agreement. The agreement signals a period of aggressive expansion is on the horizon for T-Mobile. They will look to increase their nationwide 5G network through American Tower's...

The 5G Race: Where The US Stands Today

Last year, everyone was talking about the race for 5G, how it would rollout and how it would affect cell towers. Most of the conversation was around how the telecommunication companies would compete to get enough new towers in place to support the transition from 4G...

Should I Sell Or Should I Hold?

As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, many entities have been suffering financially, from businesses, religious/non-profit organizations, municipalities to individuals. In the last few months, property owners who currently hold cell tower leases, and the rents...

Top 10 States with Highest Revenue for Cell Tower Leases

To honor our 10 year anniversary, we are highlighting various Top 10 lists that provide answers and information about the cell tower industry. Here's a look at the Top 10 States With The Highest Revenue for Cell Tower Leases Don't use these numbers to negotiate your...

A New Wrench In The Local Cell Tower Debate: The Return Of School

A quick search through the news highlights just how many communities are considering cell towers currently. As we have previously mentioned, the 5G race has telecommunication companies scrambling to provide adequate coverage and cell tower landlords are benefiting...

Dish It Up…There’s a New Wireless Carrier In Town!

Telecom company, Boost Mobile, is now officially owned by Dish Network, making Dish Wireless the new competitor in the telecom market. The T-Mobile-Sprint Merger was good news for Dish Network, after Sprint was forced to sell Boost in order to finalize the merger....

3 Reasons Your Cell Tower Lease Is Worth More Than Ever

At this point, Coronavirus has woven into nearly every facet of our lives. Much of the emphasis in the media has been on the negative impacts to small business and the economy. Yet, it’s not doom and gloom for everyone and as with any challenge there are opportunities...

FCC Approves 5G Upgrade Order – What It Means

As reported by InsideTowers.com, "the FCC approved the so-called '5G Upgrade Order,' the agency’s latest initiative, headed by Commissioner Brendan Carr, to accelerate wireless infrastructure builds. The order: Sets a clear demarcation as to when the 60-day shot clock...

Municipalities – Don’t Sell Your Cell Tower Lease!! Until You Read This

Recently, more and more municipalities are being contacted by third-party lease buyout companies with offers to purchase a municipality’s existing cell site agreement, whether that agreement is a ground lease, rooftop lease, water tank site or other similar agreement...

5 Pros & 5 Cons of Cell Tower Leases

The 5 Pros 1. Ancillary Revenue: The most self-evident benefit of having a cell tower lease is the additional ancillary revenue you receive from otherwise unused areas on your commercial, agricultural or industrial property. An average cell tower lease initially...

The Cell Tower Industry Is Thriving – What Does It Mean For You?

In a recent article on seekingalpha.com, they highlighted the thriving business of the cell tower industry. Their article points out the fact that while other real estate rent markets are struggling due to COVID-19, the cell tower market is booming. They offer...

Hugh Odom On Self Storage Income Podcast

Vertical Consultants Founder and President, Hugh Odom, recently spoke with Self Storage Income in the latest podcast about cell towers and storage facilities. In this episode, Hugh lifts some of that fog surrounding the cell tower industry and how property owners can...