3G Competition Report
CostQuest evaluates mobile broadband competition throughout U.S.
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U.S. Ubiquitous Mobility Study
Identification of and Estimated Initial Investments to Deploy Third Generation Mobile Broadband Networks in Unserved and Underserved Areas.
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U.S. Ubiquitous Mobility Study - State Map Book
3G Mobile Broadband Coverage.
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Broadband Economics in Rural Wyoming?
This PowerPoint presentation, recently given at the Columbia University conference on 'Business Models for Rural Broadband', provides an overview of our work efforts for the Wyoming Telecommunications Council to identify Broadband gap areas and the cost to deploy in these areas.
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Broadband Throughout Wyoming?
This white paper reviews our recent study, conducted at the request of the Wyoming Telecommunication’s Council, that identified areas in the state that lacked a terrestrial broadband provider. Based upon these ‘broadband gap areas’, cost estimates to provision broadband via telco, cable and fixed wireless technologies were calculated.
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Proposal for a Competitive and Efficient Universal Service High-Cost Approach
CostQuest Associates submits this paper to supplement the record and to encourage the use of modern cost modeling for the advancement of efficient high-cost universal service funding.
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Joint Board on Universal Service En Banc Slides
Slides presented at the En Banc proceedings in Washington DC that showcase the evolution of network models, their applicability to today's issues, their ability to differentiate cost down to a customer level, and the flexibility to model multiple technologies.
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Joint Board Webinar on Universal Service
Slides from the Joint Board Webinar on Universal Service
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Reverse Auctions for USF
Reverse auctions for Universal Service Funding (USF) can be, and have been, used to determine the level and distribution of USF in other countries. Reasonable parameters can be established for implementing a reverse auction to determine USF support amounts in the U.S. With appropriate safeguards, competitively-neutral reverse auctions have the potential to drive down the cost of universal service while achieving important public policy objectives. See CostQuest’s white paper submitted for reply comments on Reverse Auctions to the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service.
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Total Cost of Ownership
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a popular concept used when evaluating purchasing options. This white paper discusses the derivation of TCO, its use in decision making and alternative analytical methodologies. (Courtesy of Parsons Applied Economics)
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Two Sides of the USF Equation – Telephony Online
In the entire rancor over the future of the Universal Service Fund, most of the attention has been focused on the contribution side of the equation, with endless debates over who puts in for the fund and how much.
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International Interconnection Benchmarking Report
Commissioned by the Commerce Commission of New Zealand, this report reviews the methodology and findings of a comprehensive international benchmarking study. The study provided insight to the Commission on the global scale of interconnection costs and wholesale discounts offered relative to retail pricing.
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USAC Toolkit FAQ
Here’s a quick overview of USAC Review/Audit Services…
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