Small Cell & 5G Lease Consulting
5G requires a massive network of small, low-profile antennas on buildings, utility poles, and streetscapes. Property owners are receiving more small cell lease offers than ever — and most have no idea what fair compensation looks like for these newer installations.
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What Property Owners Need to Know About Small Cell Leases
Small cell and DAS leases are fundamentally different from traditional macro tower leases. The physical footprint is smaller — typically a box or antenna on a building exterior or pole — but the lease terms, access provisions, and long-term implications are just as significant.
Most small cell offers are negotiable, and most initial offers are below market. Because small cell leases are newer and less familiar to property owners, carriers often present terms as standard or fixed. They're not. Monthly rates, escalation clauses, access provisions, and indemnification terms are all negotiable.
If you own urban property in a 5G buildout corridor, you may receive multiple small cell inquiries. We help you evaluate each one, negotiate maximum compensation, and structure agreements that protect your property rights.
5G Market Rate Intelligence
We maintain current small cell rate data across major US metros — including per-unit rates, co-location provisions, and escalation standards for the newest 5G deployment agreements.
Multi-Unit Portfolio Strategy
When you receive multiple small cell inquiries, we develop a portfolio strategy maximizing aggregate income while managing access and aesthetic concerns.
Equipment Footprint Protection
Small cell leases must precisely define the equipment footprint, installation methods, and removal obligations. Vague language creates future headaches.
HOA & Municipality Expertise
Small cell installations in residential areas and on public property require specific lease structures. We have experience with both HOA and municipal small cell agreements.
Simple, Risk-Free Process
No upfront fees. You only pay if we improve your outcome.
Offer Assessment
We review the small cell lease offer, identify the carrier and installer, and benchmark the proposed terms against current market rates for similar installations in your market.
Site Valuation
We assess the value of your specific location to the carrier — considering 5G coverage needs, density, and competitive alternatives — to determine your negotiating position.
Terms Negotiation
We negotiate rate, escalation, term length, equipment footprint, aesthetic requirements, and indemnification — handling all carrier communications.
Portfolio Management
For property owners with multiple locations, we develop a coordinated response strategy to maximize aggregate income.
Client Results
Recent outcomes from this service.
"The carrier's initial small cell offer was $200. Our consultant had market data showing urban placements were getting $400–$700. We ended up at $650."
— Kathy N. · Building Owner · Los Angeles, CA
"We had three small cell inquiries on city-owned property. CellTowerLeases.com negotiated all three simultaneously with co-tenancy protections in each."
— City Infrastructure Dept. · Pacific Coast City
"Our HOA received a street-level small cell offer at $175/month. The final lease was $480 with 3% annual escalators and clear removal obligations."
— John M. · HOA President · Chicago, IL
Is This Right for You?
Common Questions
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5G Is Coming to Your Street. Get Compensated Fairly.
Small cell offers are arriving faster than most property owners can evaluate them. Our free review gives you a market-rate benchmark before you respond.
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