Delivering industry-leading broadband consulting services, data and technology solutions to guide effective broadband program decisions. 100% employee-owned.
CostQuest Associates® (CQA) is an employee-owned broadband consulting firm, data and technology solutions provider. Our team is internationally recognized as the leading experts in network cost, economics, profitability analysis, asset valuation, planning, policy, programming, mapping, and data science. We work closely with public and private sectors of all sizes to transform complex data into clear, strategic roadmaps that guide effective program strategies, operations, and resource allocation decisions.
Our team is grateful to serve as the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric data provider for the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), NTIA’s BEAD, and other federal programs. As well as work closely with federal and state governments to support the efficient distribution and tracking of broadband funding across the U.S.
While we’re honored to provide the work we do, we understand that the real impact is measured by the communities and organizations we support – by providing precise, useful information that solves real challenges and makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about us.
CostQuest Associates (CQA)is an employee-owned team of experts, combining deep broadband expertise with engineering principles and data science to develop the most precise data and technology solutions to guide effective strategic, operational, reporting, and policy decisions for broadband initiatives. The love of the challenge and commitment to precision makes us who we are. Our team is committed to putting people first, taking ownership, driving innovation, and fostering a collaborative community.
Easily analyze how the broadband landscape is evolving over time with CostQuest’s Broadband in America Reports (BBIA) and Time Series Data Dashboard. Easily visualize trends in coverage, technology growth, deployment behavior, and market shifts.
As 2025 came to a close, CostQuest marked an important milestone: 25 years since our founding. What began as four consultants working together to solve complex challenges for commercial telecommunications companies has grown […]
State Broadband Office Solutions for BEAD Post-Award Oversight CostQuest, Quadra Partners, and ITG (formerly Tilson)—collectively “CQI”—are today announcing a partnership and the GrantLight Compliance Reporting System to support State Broadband […]
U.S. mobile broadband coverage, competition, and signal quality reveal how 5G, fixed wireless, and satellite partnerships are reshaping connectivity across urban and rural America. This Broadband in America: Mobility Market Focus […]
WASHINGTON – CostQuest® congratulates the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) on receiving NTIA approval of its BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program) Final Proposal – a major achievement […]
CostQuest is proud to have helped Louisiana in becoming the first state fully approved for BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program) funding. CostQuest’s cost modeling served as a foundation […]
Licensed fixed wireless emerges as a fast-growing, cost-effective broadband solution bridging gaps where fiber remains out of reach. The licensed fixed wireless access (FWA) market has rapidly evolved from a […]
