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BROADBAND

Reid Consulting Group’s broadband reality mapping expertise can help identify service gaps and prioritize project areas. Our independently sourced, statistically valid,
easy-to-understand analyses can help minimize the effects of lobbying and ensure that ISPs meet their subsidized deployment obligations.

Recent Client Deliverables

Report on Broadband Planning Project

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, an EDA-funded project for this Council of Governments, July 2022

Report on Regional Broadband Feasibility Study

 Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association, an EDA-funded project for this Council of Governments, July 20222

Report on Regional Broadband Feasibility

 Buckeye Hills Regional Council, locally funded for this Council of Governments, July 2022

Report on Business Broadband Connectivity

 Buckeye Hills Regional Council, EDA-funded for this Council of Governments, July 2022

Report on Broadband Availability across Missouri

The Missouri Association for Councils of Governments (MACOG) retained RCG to examine broadband availability at the state, RPC/COG, and county levels with special focus on 47 rural counties organized into 15 geographic clusters, November 2023.

Our Projects

Accessing the CostQuest Fabric

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 […]

Broadband Infrastructure: The Basics

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 […]

BEAD Challenge Process

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 […]

Achieving Accountability in Broadband
American Electric Power

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.

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

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.

Horizon Telcom

Conducted data analysis and mapping to develop fiber optic networks in metropolitan centers within the client service area. Designed a combined fiber and wireless architecture to provide wireless broadband to residential and small business customers. Secured USDA funding to establish a Community Technology center for the public.

South Central Power

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.

Broadband Ohio

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.

Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association

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 to offer a positive return on investment for potential service providers.

View our Broadband Qualifications (PDF)
Government Filings on behalf of Clients