Small Cell Towers Stay ahead of 5G infrastructure growth with our small cell towers.

The advantages of wooden small cell poles:

Bell Structural Solutions’ small cell towers will get to your site twice as fast as steel structures, at nearly half the cost—and they can last up to 100 years.

Wood small cell poles are the most sustainable and affordable way to support the telecommunications industry’s growing 5G infrastructure.

Affordable

Wood small cell poles are up to 42% more affordable than steel structures, and you’ll get your money’s worth. Our wood poles will last up to 100 years when maintained properly.

Sustainable

Our small cell poles are the only structures in the industry that are climate positive—meaning they will actually reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Efficient

Our structures have average lead times of just six to eight weeks, compared to steel structures, which have average lead times of up to 20 weeks.

Future proof your investment
with wood poles.

Small cell cost and installation

With engineered wood solutions, the cost of small cell installation is usually less expensive than steel structures (not to mention: wood structures are more aesthetically pleasing). Plus, our wood small cell poles are easier to build upon for future proofing and maintenance.

Inflation on steel vs. wood poles

Contrary to some perceptions across the industry, when inflation spikes, it impacts the prices of steel structures the same as it affects wood structures. Therefore, round wood poles are still the more affordable—and more sustainable—option when it comes to investing in expanding 5G infrastructure.

What to Know

Is a small cell pole easy to camouflage?

Yes, small cell poles are easy to camouflage. Because small cell poles are so small, they can be positioned in ordinary places such as light poles, on top of buildings, and even streetlights. Bell Structural Solutions partners with LWS, which has made small cell towers blend in with church crosses, water towers, clock towers, and more.

Do you make small cell towers that look like trees?

Yes, we make small cell towers that look like trees. Because small cell towers are small enough to blend in with a variety of structures, they can be easily camouflaged with their surrounding landscape, making them more aesthetically-pleasing. You can see photos of small cell towers we’ve made that look like trees with our partner company, LWS.

How far apart are wood poles in a small cell network?

Due to the nature of 5G networks, small cell towers need to be placed close together and frequently. In many major cities, 5G small cell towers are located as close as 500 feet from each other, according to techgov.com. That means to support 5G network speeds, wood poles need to be installed frequently and close together.

What species of lumber can be used in small cell infrastructure or small cell wireless infrastructure?

Several varieties of wood are available and ready to ship for 5G companies looking to invest in round wood poles for their small cell infrastructure. The following species of lumber can be used in small cell infrastructure: Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Northern Red Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, and Western Larch.

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Looking for telecommunications
towers that eliminate greenhouse
gas emissions?

Consumers are moving away from steel telecommunications towers because wood towers are carbon negative and have been proven to be better for the environment. Our telecom structures are also more resilient than steel poles and can be up to 42% more affordable than steel alternatives, making wood telecom structures a better use of environmental and financial resources.

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