As part of their Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) plans, all states must include a process to allow local entities (such as local governments, nonprofits, and ISPs) to challenge the locations which the state has deemed eligible (and ineligible) to receive BEAD funding. In this webinar, presented by Connect Humanity Tom Reid explains how […]
In this webinar, presented by Connect Humanity, Tom Reid from Reid Consulting Group outlines gives an overview of accessing and using CostQuest’s fabric mapping data. This mapping provides key information on broadband serviceable locations that is critical for broadband planning and identifying coverage gaps. Learn how the fabric can be used to understand your coverage […]
Tom Reid, Reid Consulting Group, gives an introduction to various technical solutions and hurdles involved in building a fast, reliable broadband network, in addition to the impact that design decisions will have on cost, sustainability, and network lifespan. We also hear from David Gibbons of Black Bear Wifi, who shares his thoughts about make-ready costs […]
Designed overarching broadband architecture for serving 100% of households in the rugged and foliage-covered geography of southern and eastern Ohio. Generated financial analysis to quantify levels of subsidy required for sustainable ISP business model.
Overlaid AEP service areas and SmartGrid intentions to identify areas in Ohio where broadband could be deployed along with the next generation SmartGrid capabilities. Developed service area profiles, network architecture options, cost estimates and grant opportunities.
Overlaid South Central Power service areas and SmartGrid intentions to identify areas of footprint in greatest broadband need that are also deployment targets of next generation SmartGrid capabilities. Developed service area profiles, network architecture options, cost estimates and grant opportunities. Generated 20-year pro forma for three varied deployment scenarios.
Developed broadband planning maps that identify unserved and underserved census blocks across the state and created a business broadband index to characterize business demand for broadband in southern Rhode Island.
Created a map that characterizes broadband availability across the State of Ohio at the census block group level. Built 88 county broadband profiles that show availability at the block level as well as unserved and underserved households and populated square miles for each county.