United States - Fiber Coverage by State
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Results
Data Caveats & Methodology
Fiber Penetration
Shows current fiber coverage from FCC BDC data. Red = low penetration (more unserved homes, greater opportunity). Green = high penetration (already well-served by fiber).
Demographics Score
Composite score based on: median household income (ARPU potential), population growth, housing density (build efficiency), work-from-home rates, and owner-occupancy. Green = positive profile for fiber investment.
Market Attractiveness
Combines demographics + fiber opportunity. Counties ranked into thirds: Most Attractive (top 33%), Neutral (middle 33%), Least Attractive (bottom 33%). Higher scores = better demographics AND more unserved homes.
BEAD Funding
NTIA BEAD county-level award data is not yet publicly available. Status shown as "Unverified" pending official release. Layer currently inactive.
Competition & Build Momentum
Competition intensity derived from FCC FTTP location data — counts distinct fiber providers per county (0-3 scale). Momentum requires two BDC filing periods; currently pending Dec 2024 data release.
Terrain & Build Difficulty
Terrain roughness derived from USGS 3DEP elevation data. Combined with USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes (RUCC) to estimate construction cost tiers. Green = easy/flat terrain, Red = challenging/mountainous.
NPV Calculator
Simplified financial model for fiber build feasibility. Assumes 40% OpEx ratio, uniform subscriber acquisition, and constant ARPU. BEAD subsidy offsets CapEx. Results are indicative only—verify with detailed engineering studies.
Data Limitations
FCC data relies on provider self-reporting and may overstate coverage. Build costs (terrain, permits, labor) are estimated. MO fiber data sourced from FCC BDC FTTP location-level records (Jun 2025). BEAD county-level awards and momentum (Dec 2024 delta) pending data availability. Verify specific markets before investment decisions.