Billions of people have a smart cell phone and as a result cell towers play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity for these wireless users.
What most people don’t realize that behind the scenes, there exists a complex system of agreements and contracts that go along with the cell towers you see all over the world.
Where there is a cell tower there is most likely a cell tower lease. This video delves into the concept of cell tower leases, exploring what they are, how they work, and why they are important!!!
What is a Cell Tower Lease?
A cell tower lease is a contractual agreement between a property owner and a wireless carrier or cell tower company for the use and occupancy of the property owner’s land or building.
The cell tower lease agreement grants the wireless carrier or cell tower company the right to install, operate, and maintain the cell tower and associated equipment on the property owner’s land or building. In return, the property owner receives compensation, typically in the form of monthly lease payments.
Elements of a Cell Tower Lease: Lease Terms and Duration: The lease outlines the terms and conditions under which the carrier or tower company can use the property. The duration or term of the cell tower lease is a foundational aspect, with the duration often ranging from 20 to 100 years.
Cell Tower Rent Rates
Property owners receive compensation for allowing the use and occupancy of their land for the cell tower equipment. This rent can be a fixed monthly rent and/or a percentage of the carrier’s revenue generated from the cell tower often referred to a revenue share.
What Can The Property Be Used For?
A cell tower agreement specifies the types of cell tower and equipment that can be installed on the property and also can outline any restrictions on the use of the property surrounding the tower.
The cell tower or wireless carrier tenant should have all responsibilities for cell tower maintenance and any necessary upgrades, including but not being limited to structural repairs, landscaping, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Why Cell Towers Are Important Money for Property Owners: Cell tower leases provide property owners with a consistent and often substantial passive revenue income stream. This can be especially beneficial for commercial and residential landowners in both rural and urban areas of the United States.
5G Expansion
With the recent 5G cell service boom the need for cell towers and as a result cell tower leases are necessary to enable the expansion and improvement around the globe.
Economic Impact: Cell tower leases are integral to our daily reliance on the wireless networks for education, business and medical services. They also place an important relationship between property owners and wireless carriers necessary for continuing wireless network development.
As technology continues to advance, the importance of cell tower leases in connecting the world will only become more pronounced.
