CostQuest Associates

CCA Fall Annual Convention - Amelia Island, FL
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-11 | Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Join CostQuest at the CCA Fall Annual Convention in beautiful Amelia Island, FL, from September 9-11.
CCA’s Fall Annual Convention offers a unique opportunity to delve into key topics such as emerging technologies, regulatory challenges, and market strategies relevant to smaller and regional mobile carriers.
If you’re attending, we look forward to connecting on Amelia Island!

WITA: Leadership Roundtable - Union, WA
2024-09-03 - 2024-09-05 | Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Members of CostQuest will be attending the Washington Independent Telecommunications Association (WITA) Leadership Roundtable on September 3-5, 2024. CostQuest will be presenting on September 5th to discuss the following topics:

What is the National Fabric Data
The Fabric’s role in federal programs – BDC, BEAD, and other federal granting programs
Fabric Licensing
Fabric Versioning Tips
Difference between the FCC Challenge Process (regarding the Fabric) and the BEAD State Challenge Process

If you’re interested in meeting up with CostQuest at the event, please email info@costquest.com.
We’ll see you in Washington!

Webinar: Navigating BEAD Eligible Locations and Grant Management Processes
2024-08-22 01:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the upcoming webinar with CostQuest Associates on Thursday, August 22, 2024, “Navigating BEAD Eligible Locations and Grant Management Processes.”
CostQuest will walk through key considerations states should know when putting together the list of BEAD eligible locations, grant application review process, and what solutions are available to support these two critical functions.
As creators of the National Location Fabric, and experts in grant program management – CostQuest will walk through how they are assisting states with creating BEAD eligible location files, and grant application reviews.
They’ll share some lessons learned from working with state programs ahead of the curve in the BEAD process, to help streamline these upcoming steps for the next round of states.
Join the webinar on Thursday, August 22nd, at 1 pm ET.

Key Takeaways:
1. Critical factors to know when developing final eligible location lists
2. Review of BEAD Eligible Location File Services

Practical advice on location data reconciliation and building the process files for both the pre-challenge and post-challenge processes that need to be submitted to NTIA.

3. Best practices for running your subgrantee selection process

Grant application factors – paper trails, anonymity, scoring, establishing a mechanized way to review and select applications from start to finish – How to approach the process for optimal results

4. About grant award application, management, and software solutions

Review a Real-World State example of CostQuest’s Grant Award Management system and how ConnectLA is using it for their BEAD subgrantee selection process.

5. Where states can find the grant award and management application solution via Carahsoft, a Government IT Solutions portal

Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d6O7hvlhQFS6rcixt0xt6A

Tri-State Telecommunications Conference - Jackson, WY
2024-08-06 - 2024-08-08
CostQuest delegates will be in attendance for the 2024 Tri-State Telecommunications Conference in Jackson, WY, from August 5-8. The CostQuest team is excited to touch base with leaders in the industry, dive into the latest trends, discuss our new data analytics application, data products, and share more information on the solutions we’re providing to federal, state, and local governments, along with ISP government affairs representatives.
The Tri-State Telecommunications Conference is a dynamic gathering where owners and managers of rural telephone companies from the mountain states come together. It’s an interactive platform for discussing industry trends, addressing challenges, and exchanging experiences.
If you plan on attending the event, we’ll see you in Jackson!

Mountain Connect 2024 - Denver, CO
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-07 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton Downtown Denver
Representatives from CostQuest will be attending the Mountain Connect 2024 event on August 5th through 7th in Denver, Colorado. CostQuest attendees will be there to answer questions folks might have about our BroadbandFabric GIS data products, consulting services, the National Broadband Serviceable Locations Fabric, its role in the Broadband Data Collection process, the BEAD Program, and more.
Mountain Connect primarily serves Tier 3 and below communities, counties, school districts, healthcare, Telcos, WISPs, Utilities, and Cable Operators organizations. The event audience will include telecommunications industrywide thought leaders, state and federal governmental entities, and emerging technology companies.
If you plan on attending the event, we’ll see you in Denver!

Wichita Property Tax Conference - Wichita, KS
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-01 | Wichita State Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States
CostQuest will be attending the 2024 Wichita Property Tax Conference in Wichita, KS, from July 28 – August 1!
The Wichita Property Tax Conference is an essential gathering for professionals in the fields of property taxation, real estate, and finance. This conference aims to address the complexities and current trends in property taxation. It offers a comprehensive platform for tax professionals, assessors, attorneys, and business owners to discuss strategies, regulatory changes, and best practices in property tax management and assessment.
Planning to attend? We look forward to seeing you in Wichita!

Fiber Connect 2024 - Nashville, TN
2024-07-28 - 2024-07-31 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
CostQuest will be attending and exhibiting at Fiber Connect 2024 from July 28-31, in Nashville, TN. CostQuest will be at booth #1058 during the event to demo our new Fabric data analytics application, and share information about our other data products and consulting services from cost modeling to network valuation and appraisal.
Fiber Connect, hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association, is the leading optical fiber business technology event in the world. The goal is to connect and educate industry professionals on best practices for fiber broadband deployment.
Nashville awaits! If you plan on attending the event, come connect with us at booth 1058.

Regional Fiber Connect - Deer Valley, UT
2024-06-04 | The Chateaux Deer Valley, 7815 Royal St., Park City, UT, 84060, United States
Join CostQuest at the Regional Fiber Connect in Deer Valley, UT, on June 4, 2024. The CostQuest team is looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, immersing ourselves in the latest developments, and sharing insights about our data products and consulting services.
The Regional Fiber Connect Workshop Series is a key event for professionals in the fiber optics and broadband industry. This series focuses on the advancement and deployment of fiber optic technology, offering a deep dive into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies in fiber connectivity.
If you’re attending, we look forward to connecting in Deer Valley!

NTCA Sales + Marketing Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
2024-05-19 - 2024-05-22
Representatives from CostQuest will be attending the NTCA Sales + Marketing Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, from May 19-22, 2024.
The Sales + Marketing conference is the only event of its kind dedicated to professionals working in the rural broadband space, combining an array of marketing and sales aspects into one high value experience.
If you plan on attending, we’ll see you in Scottsdale!

Webinar with Telecompetitor - Key Considerations for Your BEAD Application
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Telecompetitor and CostQuest for an insightful discussion about the critical factors and implications every provider should consider when applying for BEAD grant opportunities.
You’ll leave with fresh understanding about:

How Broadband Fabric Data will be used in the program by NTIA, states, and applicants
The economics of broadband deployment from both the government and ISP perspectives
Which economic factors are necessary to ensure applicants choose areas that present viable business cases
A real-world state BEAD program example review and much more Fill out this form to register now.

Click the link below to register!
Webinar Registration – Zoom
