Comprehensive Broadband Availability & Data Mapping

Esri, Inc.'s ArcGIS® solutions provide comprehensive tools for broadband and data mapping, significantly aiding customers in achieving their strategic objectives, optimizing operational expenditures, and creating new avenues for revenue generation. Their product addresses the pressing need for accurate broadband mapping, which is crucial for informing investment decisions aimed at connecting underserved communities. Here’s how Esri's solutions benefit various stakeholders:

Meeting Objectives: Esri’s GIS technology enables precise mapping of broadband service availability, which is fundamental for governments and ISPs to identify areas in dire need of improved connectivity. This supports strategic planning and the deployment of broadband services to enhance access to essential services like education and telehealth.

Reducing Operational Expenses: By integrating various data sources, ArcGIS helps in efficient project management across the telecom life cycle. ISPs can plan and operate networks more effectively, avoiding costly delays and overruns. For example, using GIS for terrain analysis and route planning minimizes disruptions and reduces the costs associated with building infrastructure in challenging environments.

Developing New Revenue Sources: The insights provided by GIS mapping enable ISPs to identify new markets and customer segments in underserved or unserved areas, thus driving revenue through new subscriber acquisitions. Additionally, by facilitating more accurate and effective project bids and funding applications, ISPs can leverage government incentives and grants more successfully.

Impact and Industry Use: Esri’s solutions are used extensively across the industry for various purposes:

• State BEAD Allocations Dashboard: Enables visualization of funding allocations and serviceable locations, aiding in decision-making and policy formulation.
• ArcGIS Telecom Management Package: Provides enriched data sets that help in analyzing market conditions and potential customer bases.
• Broadband Outreach Solution: Assists in promoting and understanding broadband coverage initiatives, fostering community engagement and support.
• Broadband Data Collection: Offers detailed data on broadband serviceability that is crucial for assessing service gaps and planning expansions.

Overall, Esri's ArcGIS® enables both local governments and ISPs to address community broadband needs proactively, effectively partnering with federal agencies for funding, and secure broadband access for all, thereby enhancing societal benefits and supporting equitable development. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Source: www.esri.com