Tower Revenue Calculator

Model a new tower site before you build it. Weigh CAPEX, OPEX and ARPU to find your break-even point and long-term ROI.

CAPEX / OPEX • Break-even point • 1 & 3 year ROI

Monthly Cashflow +$650 net

OPEX $350 Revenue $1,000

CAPEX Recovered / Year 1 7.7 mo to break even

CAPEX $5,000 Yr profit $7,800

CAPEX — One-time Costs ($)

Tower / Mast

Equipment (Radios)

Labor / Permits

OPEX — Monthly ($)

Site Lease

Power

Backhaul

Projected Revenue

Subscribers

Avg Revenue / User (ARPU)

Time to Break Even

7.7 months

1-Year ROI

$2,800

3-Year ROI

$18,400

Total CAPEX: $5,000
Monthly Revenue: +$1,000
Monthly OPEX: −$350
Monthly Net Profit: $650

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WISP Tower Profitability Analysis

Before leasing a new tower site or building a mast, it's crucial to calculate the Break-Even Point (BEP). This tells you how many months it will take to recover your initial investment (CAPEX) using the monthly net profit.

Key Metrics

CAPEX (Capital Expenditure): One-time costs like equipment, construction, labor, and installation fees.
OPEX (Operating Expenditure): Recurring monthly costs like tower lease, electricity, insurance, and backhaul connectivity.
ARPU (Average Revenue Per User): The average monthly subscription fee paid by a client.

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