What does it take to have a cell tower placed on your property?

[Ethan S.]

I'm doing an internship this summer and was assigned a project by the client. They currently own large amounts of raw land are wondering what it would take to have a cell tower placed on the property. 

As for the research, what should I look into?

I've looked for agents that specialize in cell towers but have not been able to find any.

ANY advice on cell towers would be much appreciated! 

[Christopher Telles]

In some locations it almost takes an act from the heavens above to get a new cell tower permit.

There are two or three cell site operators that I know of that located potential cell tower sites, negotiate a lease or buy the property, erect a tower, and then either sublease to a cell carrier or sell the lease or property to a cell carrier.

The issue with cell towers is it is all based on the needs of the cell carriers. If carriers have adequate coverage in the area of your property then its unlikely you'll find there is interest in your land location. 

Looking through my files I have two I can give you:

Sprintsitesusa.com

americantower.com

Verizon also has one too, but I only have the receipt from the submittal but no url on the receipt.

Go to these sites, and follow the directions to submit the sites. Include as much detail as they ask for and as you can with each submittal.