COMPASS.AI

Unprecedented Provider Funding Options are Available….Now What?

It is a once in a generation time in the telecom industry with numerous public (and private) investment opportunities available from various sources. From BEAD (Broadband Equity and Deployment) to RDOF (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund) to ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) and beyond, the options to create or expand your network is unprecedented.

Not only does a CSP need to determine IF they want to make a bid, they also need to determine the best amount to propose without overpaying for the target service provider area.

COMPASS.AI is a framework for AI Driven analysis in network planning activities and the creation of solid funding bids. Our solution and services provide you with unparalleled insights into your location's unique characteristics, allowing you to make data-driven decisions like never before.

Actionable ROI Insights Start With The Right Data

COMPASS.AI is powered in part by CostQuest Associates’ Broadband Fabric dataset which they are contracted by NTIA to provide. This industry leading geospatial data supports the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and other federal broadband programs available today and in the future.

Leveraging the power of CostQuest’s national standard for federal programs along with COMPASS.AI’s next generation AI algorithms, CommSoft has created a holistic modeling solution, that creates derivative results to accelerate network expansion decisions.

With this much funding on the line, only the most robust data can enable the most informed decisions, and COMPASS.AI has it.

“Do I Really Want to Bid?”

Larger providers with big IT and Finance departments have the resources to engage internal and external resources in the decision-making process. This may require assistance from business intelligence tools, engineering software, and sometimes consulting engagements.

But what if you are a small to medium carrier?

• Do I have all the data sources required to make an educated decision?

• Do I have the staff to collect and analyze all the data sources?

• Can I make bid decisions with a spreadsheet and gut feel about my existing and potential expansion of my footprint?

• If I want bid on multiple SPA’s. how can I accelerate and automate the decision making process?

Results Driven

We’ve covered all the bases to be sure you get results you need to make informed decisions. A big piece of this is offering custom modeling. This occurs by taking very location specific information such as adoption rates, churn potential, median income, local prevailing wage, comparative studies and merging it with environmental factors (weather, soil, terrain) that only your team would know, to create a tailored picture of your unique environment. Using this information you can generate:

• Build Out Costs

• Projected Take Rates

• 10 Year NPV

• Internal Rate of Return

• And much more!

Data Is the Key to Successful Bidding

CommSoft’s data scientists have done the data collection work for you by pulling together public data sources from throughout the US for use within Compass.AI.  We’ve curated it, and it is now at your fingertips to utilize in generating your analysis models.

Staying Ahead

Keeping the models fresh in a constantly changing environment is easy with COMPASS.AI. Formulas can change routinely based on permutations the AI component has learned from your data set. The Inputs and Outputs can stay the same, but the knowledge of AI allows for the models to adapt to these changes.

A More Complete Solution

COMPASS.AI leverages next-gen AI with hundreds of industry data sources, to generate planned network costs, revenues and win probability for target bid zones. We provide a collaborative, iterative effort to be sure we have all the industry, local, historical and bid requirement information to provide you with confidence in your decision making.

Powerful Dashboards

Our user-friendly interface and dedicated workspace are tailor-made to streamline your planning analysis activities thereby maximizing productivity. You can filter and analyze opportunities based on value, take rates, and various other factors, empowering you to find the best solution for your business.

Accelerated Data Aggregation

Plug and Play Tools can’t be as accurate as a solution that can take custom aspects of your particular telecom environment into account. Our advanced AI algorithms identify and prioritize the most promising build-out opportunities based on your specific location and market conditions.

A Winning Combination

With CommSoft as your strategic partner, you'll utilize data-driven decision-making, streamline your build-out planning, and secure a competitive edge in the market.

Real Conversations About the Funding Landscape

A Discussion About Provider Funding and COMPASS.AI

CommSoft’s Dave Geoghegan and Bill Griffin recently got together to explore what the challenges are within the rural telecom space when it comes to going after private or public funding.  They’ve been on the road talking to tradeshow attendees, partners, and other industry experts about funding, and specifically BEAD.  Find out what they discovered?