FAQs

  • We understand your interest in getting a cell tower on your property. Unfortunately, the decision to place a tower is driven by wireless carriers and tower companies based on coverage needs, network demand, and infrastructure planning. Individual landowners don’t have direct control over whether a tower is placed on their land. However, if carriers identify a need in your area, they typically reach out to property owners directly. If you are reached out to, feel free to contact us for assistance.

  • JW Tower & Telecom Consulting is dedicated to providing expert guidance on cell tower lease buyouts, cell tower lease amendments, tower sales, and industry services. Whether you're a landlord with a cell tower lease, a tower owner considering a sale, a tower developer or site development company seeking expertise, we're here to support you and empower you to achieve your goals.

  • Our team brings nearly two decades of specialized experience, having led real estate and construction initiatives for T-Mobile across the Rocky Mountain Region. This foundation is further strengthened by prior roles at American Tower, where we served as legal counsel on the Asset Acquisitions team and later contributed to the Mergers and Acquisitions division.

  • No, the initial consultation is free. This enables us to properly understand your unique needs and evaluate the potential benefits of our services. While we frequently find we can assist clients, we also believe in transparently acknowledging when our services may not be the best solution.

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  • We offer partnership and solutions to a wide range of clients with new and existing cell tower leases: property owners, municipalities, churches, businesses, and more.

  • Yes, we specialize in lease renegotiations. We'll help you secure a new lease with updated terms that reflect current market conditions. This is essential to safeguarding and potentially increasing the long-term financial value of your lease.

  • Yes! New leases are the ideal time to ensure that the terms are equitable and mutually agreeable, not skewed in favor of the telecom company. Our 11 years of experience at T-Mobile's Engineering Development team have equipped us with the skills to effectively navigate the complex process of contract negotiation for new wireless infrastructure on your property. At T-Mobile our team designed, leased, zoned, permitted and built hundreds of new sites across Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Utah, Nebraska, and Kansas.

  • As a member of two of the largest companies in telecom, a wireless carrier (T-Mobile – 11 years), and a tower company (American Tower – 5 years), we have overseen the resolution of many landlord issues covering a broad range of issues that had arisen. There were thousands of sites that were under our purview. Our combined legal and technical knowledge allows us to approach challenges with a practical mindset, resulting in satisfactory resolutions.

General | Leases | Cell Tower Lease Buyouts

  • A cell tower lease buyout is when a company offers you a lump sum payment in exchange for the future revenue stream from your cell tower lease. Essentially they are buying your right to receive future rent payments.

  • When a cell tower company purchases a lease, it enables them to reinvest capital, reduce long-term rental costs, and secure land rights. This ensures uninterrupted service for their current and future tenants, safeguarding their infrastructure investments.

  • Cell tower leases typically provide a steady, predictable income stream over many years. This makes them attractive to investors who seek stable returns. Lease acquisition companies often build portfolios of numerous cell tower leases. This diversifies their investment and reduces risk. Many of these companies buy large volumes of leases with the intention of repackaging and reselling them to larger investment firms or financial institutions.

  • The cell tower lease buyout industry is highly specialized. At JW Tower & Telecom Consulting, we partner with our clients to provide a comprehensive lease review and discuss your specific situation, providing updates at your preferred pace. We negotiate and solicit offers from multiple buyers, using our industry expertise to secure the best possible terms for you. Once initial terms are agreed upon, we assist with due diligence and closing. No professional fees are due until the transaction is successfully completed.

  • JW Tower & Telecom Consulting provides consulting services related to cell tower leases but does not represent clients as an attorney. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified attorney as part of this process. JW Tower & Telecom Consulting will provide additional support and suggested guidance to Client's attorney, or other designated representatives.

  • A cell tower lease buyout transaction typically takes 3 to 6 months, though the timeline may be extended depending on the due diligence process. Common factors that can cause delays include right of first refusal, title searches, existing property liens, surveys, and securing Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements (SNDAs) for properties with existing mortgages or deeds of trust. Proper preparation and documentation can help expedite the process.

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