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Hi All,
I have two questions:
Question 1 -- FIOS /Fiber Optic Cables – We have a request by Verizon to run Fiber Optics through our building to another building to upgrade their Cell Phone Tower (AT&T owns it). That said, this fiber optic cable could eventually be used to wire our building for FIOS, though not happening right now. Should there be any compensation to us? They are talking up the good neighbor angle, but we don’t get much benefit… What are your thoughts?
Question 2 – We have a contract with T-Mobile for our Cell Phone Antenna, it expires next year, and we plan to renovate the roof so the equipment will come down. What’s the best method to solicit other Cell phone tower companies? I am told by T-Mobile they would be willing to pay almost double the current rate to remain our provider due to a good location, unobstructed signals and a larger roof, still want to see what else is out there. Any thoughts?
Thank You all in advance for any comments and thoughts.
FiOS will pay and it is a good idea to get them. We have a 150 unit co-op. We negotiated $150 a unit to have them pre-wire, so we got $22,500 to have them pre-wire. Plus they paid for our website and our back-end management software. We now have a web-based work order queue to manage our work orders. People can submit work orders online, from their iPhone, Blackberry, Doid and FiOS TV. The super gets it on his phone right away and it goes in the online queue. The super then can work the work order and put any detailed needed in it, in case we need to revisit the issue.
It is worth getting them, but make sure you negotiate for a few things.
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DON'T, I REPEAT DON'T allow any company to use your building without huge compensation. They need you and are prepared to pay a greatdeal if you have people experienced in negotiating contracts. They will take advantage if you don't. FIOS needs your building, let them pay for the privilege. Perhaps wire yours and give residents a greatly reduced rate for 5 years or so in addition to a cash payment and then rent each month. dianne stromfeld
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