Policy Briefs
We leverage BQT’s generated data to support real-world broadband policy design, evaluation, and oversight. Our work translates BQT-collected datasets into actionable evidence for policymakers, primarily through policy briefs and reports.
Below are selected policy studies that illustrate how address-level broadband data can inform public decision-making.
Policy Studies
1. Benchmarking Broadband Affordability
This study evaluates whether existing broadband plans are affordable for low-income households. Using address-level data and defensible affordability benchmarks, it identifies gaps between market offerings and what households can realistically afford.
2. Establishing a Baseline for BEAD
This work establishes a pre-disbursement baseline for the BEAD program by querying street-level addresses across four states. It characterizes the current state of broadband availability, affordability, and quality before BEAD funding is disbursed.
Why this work matters
These policy efforts demonstrate how independent, granular data can:
- Provide a more accurate picture of broadband markets than self-reported datasets
- Identify gaps between policy goals and real-world outcomes
- Enable ongoing monitoring of public investments such as BEAD
- Support evidence-based policymaking at state and federal levels
By grounding policy discussions in real, address-level evidence, BQT helps bridge the gap between broadband data and actionable policy.