In the broadband industry, many are facing the challenge of acquiring granular and accurate broadband data to inform their broadband deployment efforts. Which is why using our core Broadband Serviceable Location data, we created the BroadbandFabric StatePlan dataset to provide complete and accurate broadband data for intelligent policy-making and broadband program management. This data is built specifically for state broadband initiatives, complete with coordinates of the latest Broadband Serviceable Locations and layered with insightful data to drive effective and intelligent decision-making.
BroadbandFabric StatePlan Data Suite
With StatePlan data in your broadband maps, assessing broadband needs across your state has never been so easy.
ACCURATE & GRANULAR BROADBAND DATA
The BroadbandFabric StatePlan dataset is generated with a specific purpose in mind, give you granular and insightful broadband data for the development of a precise state broadband map to support your State Broadband Program. Each BroadbandFabric dataset has the same base of Broadband Serviceable Locations (the geographic coordinates of all structures where a broadband connection can be installed) and can provide the level of precision needed in broadband maps to help inform project initiatives effectively.
INSIGHTFUL DATA LAYERS FROM BROADBAND EXPERTS
All Broadband Serviceable Locations in each dataset come with information per location such as Service Availability, Engineering and Construction, Costs and Economics, and Demand and Demographics data to support specific functions in your broadband deployment projects.
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE THROUGH THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
In broadband deployment projects, it’s key to develop a geographically granular broadband map, especially when looking to understand exactly where the locations needing broadband service are and which areas need it the most. Each BroadbandFabric dataset can be your guide through the Digital Divide, with precise coordinates of Broadband Serviceable Locations and insightful information per location such as service availability data to help you analyze your areas of interest all-in-one view.
What can I use BroadbandFabric StatePlan data for?
Use case
Manage a State Broadband Program
StatePlan data enables State Broadband Program Offices to effectively manage their programs with transparency, accountability, scalability, efficiency, and impact. This data can import into applications or tools such as the VETRO Broadband Intelligence Platform™ or other GIS applications to power effective decision-making in your broadband program. Use this data for funding program management, build plan tracking, Digital Divide tracking, and program analytics and design.
Use case
Build a State Broadband Map
StatePlan data provides the precise geographic coordinates of all locations where a broadband connection can be installed that imports directly into a state broadband map. With StatePlan data in your broadband map, you can see the current broadband technology available across the state and identify locations that need broadband access. This data provides you with an precise foundation of the broadband needs across your state to help you inform your broadband deployment strategies. The StatePlan dataset can be imported into broadband mapping applications and other analytics mapping applications.
Use case
Funding program assessment & determination
The StatePlan data can help you create an estimated cost to deploy broadband services or define eligible areas for funding throughout your state. This dataset includes precise coordinate-level locations, demographics, funding eligibility, cost investment, and more to identify unique opportunities. Use this data to identify unserved and underserved areas, size the funding program, cluster funding locations, define funding geography, set funding reserves, and establish funding rules.
Use case
Build financial models
The StatePlan dataset includes Cost Model data overlaid on Broadband Serviceable Locations to give you a granular view of the upfront investment needed to service each Broadband Serviceable Location with your choice between Fiber or Fixed wireless services or both. This Cost Model data includes an estimate of initial investment plus the success-based capital to connect active customers. We base the Cost Model data on a designed network from CostQuest’s CostPro (autodesign) model that creates an efficient build-out using the latest technology and cost assumptions to ensure service deployment to the premise. Use this cost data to assess feasibility and opportunities which can support grant applications and investor reporting, and more – no more guess work while building your models. As an additional add-on, we can provide a full Business Case of the complete network, including the cost to maintain the business over time, the routes for a fiber network, and an estimate of demand and revenue. We also provide you with the Net Present Value of the entire network business.
Use Case
Deployment validation
The StatePlan data provides you with coordinates of all Broadband Serviceable locations throughout your state. Overlaying awarded areas with this data will allow for precise field verification or remote visual verification using satellite and street-side imagery. You can also leverage this data for build plan tracking.
Use Case
Regulatory reporting obligations
Use this data for your semi-annual and grant program regulatory filings for the Broadband Data Collection and USAC’s HUBB. This data is formatted to meet the FCC’s BDC and USAC’s filing requirements so you can easily integrate it with your existing data to create filings.
Get broadband-specific data
The BroadbandFabric Data Suites were developed by broadband experts and data scientists with deep roots in broadband economic network modeling and mapping. Each Broadband Serviceable Location we identify is a residential or business structure where a broadband connection can be installed. Our Broadband Serviceable Locations and rich data layers are NOT for insurance or real estate projects. The BroadbandFabric Data Suites were designed to support broadband initiatives.
Confirm geographic accuracy
This data provides geographic placement for each Broadband Serviceable Location – pinpoints serviceable structures through highly accurate latitude and longitude coordinates, with visual verification used for added confidence.
Easy import & interoperability
All BroadbandFabric datasets come in a .CSV, .KMZ, or .KML file format to import into any major GIS or engineering software. Integrates easily with other data by using H3, with is a universal location identifier that can support referencing other data sets with the BroadbandFabric data.
See locations eligible for funding
This data provides the locations that fall within areas covered under federal funding programs, such as CAF, RDOF, ARA, the upcoming IIJA funding, and more to leverage to expand broadband services.
What broadband data is included?
All datasets come in either a .CSV, .KMZ, or .KML file format so you can import the data into any major GIS or engineering software.
BroadbandFabric StatePlan Data Suite
Broadband Serviceable Locations
H3 Location IDs
BDC Locations
Autodesign (Fiber network)
Technology (Service) Availability
FCC Form 477
Competitive Landscape
Funding Eligibility
Fiber Cost Model
Fixed Wireless Cost Model
Fiber Business Case
Residential Demand
Business Demand
Community Anchor Institutions
Fiber Adoption & Take Rates
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Data you can add on
Business Case data
This data provides you with a full Business Case for a custom geographic area.
Users indicate their defined service area, and we will deliver custom Business Case data for that area.
The full Business Case includes the cost to maintain the business over time, plus an estimate of demand and revenue.
The custom Business Case also provides you with the Net Present Value look of the potential service area. With this information you can understand the full market opportunity for deploying a typical Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) network buildout to a defined service area and identify where funding is most required.
Fiber network design from our CQA Autodesign model
This data includes fiber routes to Broadband Serviceable Locations (demand) and logical placements of equipment along the way.
We also will provide you an efficient clustering and a full GIS design output ready for approval from a Professional Engineer.
Broadband data built by broadband experts
Built by broadband experts with over 20+ years of experience in the communications industry, we’ve created data that is broadband-specific, accurate at the coordinate level, and works easily with your data. CostQuest has supplied broadband data to hundreds of customers, helping them achieve critical objectives and tackle challenges in network deployment projects.
CostQuest was awarded the FCC’s Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (Fabric) contract to solve location accuracy issues and provide the foundational data to support a National Broadband Map. This Broadband Serviceable Location data will be vital to closing the Digital Divide.
How we identify Broadband Serviceable Locations
Broadband Serviceable Locations are the geographic coordinates of all structures where a broadband connection can be installed.
Receive data in 3 easy steps
Step 1
Identify area(s) of interest
Tell us where you need BroadbandFabric data and we’ll set you up with a sample.
Step 2
License the data you need
When you’re ready, license data for your areas of interest and receive data via a secure portal. Choose a 1, 2 or 3 year license duration, with a minimum order size of a US County.
Step 3
Import-ready data files are delivered securely
We’ll deliver files via a secure portal, in a supported file format*, and give you a crash course on how to interpret the data. All orders come with access to our customer success team, to ensure you have what you need.
*We can export data into the following formats: .CSV, .KML, .KMZ. There is no additional charge for any format.
States currently using CostQuest’s data in their broadband programs
