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Mar 27, 2016 - 01:35 PM
A cell tower is designed to accomodate a specific number of wireless carriers. Each tower is designed and manufactured with a specific amount of "loading" or equipment in mind when it is constructed. Theoretically, a tower could accomodate as many wireless service providers as it can be designed for. However, in most areas, there are only four major wireless carriers, so practically, the best you would be likely to do is 3 additional carriers beyond the first one (the anchor carrier).
As to whether you are better off with $1000/mo. plus a revenue share of $150/mo or $1200/mo., the answer depends upon whether there will be 3 or more carriers at this location.
When we assist our clients- we review each carrier's other towers in the area and their coverage maps to ascertain what the probability is of need at the subject location. We also typically advise that you are better off with a percentage based revenue share and not a flat monthly amount. Of course, each situation is different.
As to whether you are better off with $1000/mo. plus a revenue share of $150/mo or $1200/mo., the answer depends upon whether there will be 3 or more carriers at this location.
When we assist our clients- we review each carrier's other towers in the area and their coverage maps to ascertain what the probability is of need at the subject location. We also typically advise that you are better off with a percentage based revenue share and not a flat monthly amount. Of course, each situation is different.
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