INFORMATION Resources & Guides
Please see below for our Resources and Guides for Telecom Sites. This includes information for landowners, how to host a telecom site and lease structures. There are also information guides on Electromagnetic Energy.
Landowners
In Australia, continued strong growth in the demand for data rich content from the internet, including video, applications and games is placing stress on existing base station systems.
Mobile networks are like roads – when traffic increases, upgrades are needed to relieve congestion and remove roadblocks. This can be achieved by making changes to existing base stations or by adding additional base stations in areas where there may already be existing coverage.
Mobile networks are like roads – when traffic increases, upgrades are needed to relieve congestion and remove roadblocks. This can be achieved by making changes to existing base stations or by adding additional base stations in areas where there may already be existing coverage.
Hosting a Telecom Site
Hosting a telecommunications facility can be beneficial to a landowner or property stakeholder for a variety of reasons. This can:
- generate medium to long-term rental income, via a monthly or annual return for the term of the lease.
- increase land value through increased net operating income: The long-term secure generation of income from the facility will ultimately increase the value of the property when sold to another party. This can also position the landowner in a strong future lease negotiation.
- provide the local community with an improved service by improving mobile reception and quality.
Lease Structures
Telecommunications companies typically reach agreement on locations with land-owners via medium to long-term leases.
- Types of typical lease structure:
- Ground lease: This is a lease agreement between the landowner and the carrier for the ground area that the carrier will be occupying. In most instances 24/7 access is a standard requirement of the lease for the carrier to operate and maintain their facility.
- Rooftop lease: This lease agreement between the building owner and the carrier applies when the carrier does not own the physical structure on which they will be erecting the antennas. Likewise, 24/7 access is typically a standard requirement of such a lease.
- Typical lease areas: standard monopole lease areas are generally 12.4m x 8.4m. However, this is highly variable depending on the specific carrier and the amount of space available. Rooftop lease areas can vary dramatically based on the size of the roof, the specified design, radio frequency requirements and the structural integrity of the rooftop.
- Typical lease terms: the term of a telecommunications lease will be dependent upon the type of structure the carrier is proposing to install. However generally speaking, a standard telecommunications monopole lease will be lengthy, often 20 years. The rental payment is based upon current market rates within the carrier's rental parameter guidelines.
Information Guides
Please see below for Information Guides on Electromagnetic Energy (EME).
Electromagnetic environment (EME) guides
ABC podcast by Dr Karl discussing EME:
A video demonstrating EME levels at various distances from a mobile phone tower
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency guide to mobile phone base stations
EME spectrum
An excellent guide to understanding EME/EMF
Australian Communications and Media Authority guide to spectrum
Mobile Carriers Forum Fact Sheets
EME health impact
World Health Organisation – What is EMF?
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) articles regarding 5G:
Typical Telecommunications Installations
Please see below for the different types of Telecom Sites.
Single turret mount
Three sector roof-top
ODU (Out Door Unit)
Shelter
Typical Monopole
Typical Lattice Tower
Typical Temporary Site
Typical Guyed Mast
Image Gallery
Examples of shrouding blending into the building such as crosses on Churches etc.