What we do

CostQuest Associates (CQA) is a broadband consulting firm specializing in economic cost modeling, broadband planning, mapping, government advisory, network valuation, appraisal services, and developing GIS (Geographic Information System) data for the broadband ecosystem. Through deep analytical approaches and a wealth of expertise on hand, CostQuest blends real-world engineering principles, regulatory knowledge, economics, and data science, to solve complex broadband challenges and create effective solutions that enable broadband professionals and governments to reach their goals and succeed.

CostQuest is contracted by the FCC to deliver a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (FCC Fabric) dataset, to provide the foundational location data to support the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection process and National Broadband Map.

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CostQuest’s BroadbandFabric Data Suites

Using CostQuest’s core Broadband Serviceable Location data, tied directly to federal initiatives, CostQuest created the BroadbandFabric Data Suites which are Geographic Information System (GIS) location datasets at the coordinate/address-level, that come with insightful broadband-specific data attributes per each location, such as BDC service availability data, addresses, building type, federally funded areas, cost to serve, competition, demographics, and MORE. Built by broadband experts, the BroadbandFabric Data Suites provides service providers, engineers, consultants, and government entities with quality and reliable data they can use to effectively inform broadband deployment, business planning, and policy decisions. Organizations can rely on BroadbandFabric Data to fill customer database gaps, build a granular broadband map, assess broadband service availability, identify market competition and opportunities, inform funding bids, market services, plan and design networks, and more with data built to inform these initiatives intelligently.

Who we are


CostQuest Associates (CQA) has long led the broadband consulting industry in the knowledge of costs, economics, network modeling, valuation, appraisal, mapping, and regulation services. Our team is now blending its extensive broadband knowledge with data science to develop the most precise data to support business and policy decisions for broadband initiatives. The love of the challenge and commitment to precision makes us who we are. We work to get it right.

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Building a Network Cost Model – CostQuest’s Methodology

By: Zac Byrd, Hailey Farrow, and CostQuest’s Consulting Services Team on behalf of CostQuest Associates In the dynamic realm of telecommunications, deploying broadband infrastructure entails strategic foresight, gathering copious amounts […]

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Explore the FCC’s New Enhanced A-CAM Program

By: Zac Byrd, Marketing Associate & Hailey Farrow, Marketing Manager, on behalf of CostQuest Associates What is the new Enhanced A-CAM program? The Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (Enhanced A-CAM) is […]

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About the BEAD Challenge Process

By: Hailey Farrow, Marketing Manager & Zac Byrd, Marketing Associate, on behalf of CostQuest Associates As part of NTIA’s BEAD program, the BEAD Challenge Process is where each Eligible Entity (states, […]

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