To accommodate the ever-increasing demands for cell phone coverage and network access at all times, mobile network operators continue to expand their existing networks (4G LTE) by building out more macro cell sites and small cells. And they’re turning to companies like KMB to conceal their telecom towers in a more aesthetically pleasing way. Gone are the days when large antennas loomed in neighborhoods and camouflaged towers meant your only choice was the fake evergreen that stuck out like a sore thumb. Today, concealment is not only necessary, it has become an artistic disguise.
Towers, commonly used for wireless telecommunications, come in a variety of types including lattice, guyed, monopole, self-support, tower-on-wheels, and camouflage towers. We provided an overview of these types in our recent post, “Different Types of Telecom Towers: Which Design is Right for Your Site?” But below, we will unveil why the many disguises of the camouflage telecom tower is beneficial for business.
Increasing Wireless Demands for the Camouflage Telecom Tower
Telecommunication towers can be anywhere you look. One might be disguised as a stealth cactus in the desert, one may be hidden discreetly as a cross on a church lawn. Others may be found as a silo at the farm or a beautiful palm tree by the beach. As telecom companies keep filling in the network gaps in networks for the nation’s calls, texts and data overload, many have turned to camouflage towers. This is just another indication of how the telecom industry is evolving to meet the demands of consumers who insist on ever-increasing amounts of wireless information but won’t necessarily tolerate large unsightly antennas looming over buildings and homes in their community. It creates a catch-22.
Upgrading to a Camouflage Telecom Tower
Not only do camouflage telecom towers reduce the visual impact on the environment by blending in with the natural or urban landscape, but concealing a cell tower also provides a unique opportunity to upgrade, or retrofit, an existing tower with advanced antennas.
And because of this progressive industry, our team of experts keep up with the latest RF equipment innovations and work with National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) to bring efficient solutions for every project that comes our way.
KMB Telecommunication Services
KMB is a leading provider of Design & Build tower modifications and reinforcement services. We combine expert structural engineering services with our fabrication and construction services to maximize the structural capacity of our clients’ vertical real-estate.
As a member of NATE; we take pride in the professional level of service our tower crews provide across the nation. Our experienced team of Construction Managers and Tower Foreman provide hands on management to our crews across the nation working out of regional office locations in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and St. Louis. Go undercover with KMB; contact us to discuss your camouflage telecom tower options today.