The Biggest Issues for Small Cells: Leases

Small cells are growing increasingly popular for cell phone service providers. These

devices are far smaller than traditional cells, and they are much less expensive to put in

place. There are, however, some challenges that providers face when installing these

devices. Finding a cell tower landlord is just one of these challenges.

While small cells don’t require the construction of a traditional cell tower, they do need

to be installed somewhere that fiber optics are already in place. This could include digital

billboards, rooftops, and towers. While finding these locations isn't difficult, the price

negotiation piece of the puzzle is slightly more complicated. This is primarily due to the

difference in price for small cells.

Large cell tower leases can go for tens of thousands of dollars, but small cells can go for

a fraction of that. With less cost to install, less physical space to occupy, and a lower cost

to produce the cells, providers expect to pay lower lease rates for these cells. This doesn't

mean that a landowner can't make money off of leasing space for small cells; only that it

won't be as much. Of course, you can see more money upfront if you use a company like

Wireless Capital Partners. You'll get a lump sum for your lease, so you won't have to wait

on smaller monthly payments from the lease of these new small cells.

Another concern is the desirability of cell tower locations. Small cells won't necessarily

need to be installed in the same places that traditional cell towers have been installed in

the past. This means that some cell tower leases won't need to be renewed. While this

can be a downside for some property owners, others may find that cell phone companies

that once turned their property down for cell tower leases are suddenly interested in

renting space. These needs are based on a variety of factors, but if you were turned down

before, you may want to consider looking into leasing your land for small cells. You

might be surprised by what you find.

For landlords who are worried about losing their cell tower leases in the midst of the

small cell upheaval, there are a few proactive steps to take. Contacting the cell phone

providers in your area to see if they are interested in leasing space for small cells is a

great way to hedge your bets. If you are not an ideal candidate, you can still protect

yourself by selling cell tower lease agreements. When you sell your lease, you can see all

of the money that is outstanding on the lease without fear that your cell tenant breaks the

lease or chooses not to renew. You will be able to protect your revenue stream and get a

hefty sum for your leased property.

Small cells are changing the cell tower leasing industry, but as a cell tower landlord, you

still have plenty of options to maintain your extra revenue stream. While the technology

may be slightly different, the world still needs cell towers, and as a property owner, you

can fill that need while adding extra money to your bank account.

Description: Small cells offer a new opportunity for both cell tower landlords and cell

phone companies to provide a way to extend cell service without the hefty price tag that

comes with a typical cell tower. Small cells are becoming more popular because of their

limited footprint compared to larger cell towers.

Bio: Wireless Capital Partners offers cell tower landlords the option of selling their cell

tower leases for a one-time payment. This allows many of our customers to handle an

unexpected financial issue and to not have to worry about dealing with whether a cell

tower will be as valuable a few years down the road. For more information contact

Wireless Capital Partners online at www.wirelesscapital.com.