Press Release

Tower Maps Releases Comprehensive Database of Wireless Cell Towers and Rooftop Collocation Sites

LOVETTSVILLE, VA  - November 8, 2000  -  Tower Maps has announced the release of a comprehensive database of cell towers and rooftop sites throughout the US and Canada.  With more than 115,000 tower and rooftop sites, Tower Maps is a comprehensive data source for the wireless industry to locate and lease antenna space.  The database has been compiled from over 180 tower owners and site managers.   The data provides carriers, wireless engineers, tower brokers, site acquisition specialists with facility location, tower/building height and owner contact and telephone to expedite antenna leasing on towers and rooftops.  Using desktop mapping or GIS computer systems, location maps can be prepared by integrating Tower Maps with other data layers such as topography, land use, streets, zoning and FCC license boundaries.

"Many wireless consultants rely on the FCC databases of antenna structures, but these are often outdated and incomplete.  Only Tower Maps offers current and complete GIS data of leaseable sites for use in antenna leasing, siting, market analysis and RF engineering" says David Ward, President of Earthward Consulting. At last week's 2000 Tower Summit & Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV, Mr. Ward says, "The response for demand for this type of data has been overwhelming."

"We found Tower Maps to be the most comprehensive data source for collocation of wireless communications infrastructure.  It is a 'must-have' for predesign before you deploy."  David Woike, Director of Operations - Western Region, GM Selby.

The data set is available in several database and GIS formats including MapInfo and ArcView.  There is no charge to the tower owners for submitting their site location data. Data prices start at $495 per county with optional monthly updates available. Further information and sample data files are available at http://www.towermaps.com

About Earthward Consulting:

Based in Northern Virginia, Tower Maps is an operating division of Earthward Consulting, Inc., specializing in wireless infrastructure data.  Incorporated in 1998, Earthward Consulting is a small business providing specialized GIS data compilation and other consulting services to a variety of clients.

Contacts:

David Ward
Tower Maps
38659 Bolington Rd
Lovettsville, VA 20180
540-822-5092
info@towermaps.com