Our society stands on the brink of an unbelievable transformation, a once in a lifetime effort if you will, as we embark on the journey to expand broadband networks deeper than ever into the rural heartlands of America. This undertaking, fueled by substantial investments and the goal of achieving global connectivity, emphasizes the critical need for thorough planning, broadband deployment efforts, and ongoing network operations or maintenance. To connect society completely, the telecom industry needs a comprehensive solution.
The comprehensive solution at the forefront of this nationwide undertaking is Esri’s ArcGIS system. Augmented by the financial support of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, this combination of advanced geographic information system (GIS) capabilities and significant funding creates an incredible resource for tackling the complex challenge of expanding rural telecom networks.
