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Table 19.1 Factors affecting the decision to own or rent
Ownership Rental
Initial costs Legal charges Legal charges
Land clearance Connection fee
Provision of services
Erection of buildings
and mast or tower
Installation of equipment Installation of equipment
Provision of standby power Provision of standby power
Recurring costs Maintenance of site Rental
Power Normally included in rental
Insurance (other than Normally included in rental
radio equipment)
Other considerations Very long Very short
commissioning time commissioning time
Site under user’s control Site under landlord’s control
Space may be leased Accommodation will be
to other users shared with ...