CBS San Francisco’s reporting that because many people find cell phone towers aesthetically displeasing, communication companies are increasingly using church steeples to camouflage those unslightly eyesores.
“Church steeples make an excellent location for a cell site,” said John Britton of AT&T. “You have nice location on it. It’s giving good connectivity and people don’t even see it.”
For their part, churches can earn a tidy sum in the process.
At Canyon Creek Presbyterian in San Ramon, the pastor said they make upwards of $30,000 a year for putting the site in his steeple, and many others are doing the same thing. They lose part of their tax exemption, but still make money on the deal.
Hmmm… lose part of their tax exemption. I’d be interested in seeing how that would play out. Great vid and more info at the link.
