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Where to Find Fiber Maps: A Complete Guide for Network Planning and Infrastructure Analysis
Where to find fiber maps depends on your use case. Consumer availability tools help homeowners check internet service eligibility at their address, while professional infrastructure databases power network planning decisions. Understanding this distinction determines...
How to Read Fiber Maps for Strategic Business Decisions
Reading fiber maps transforms telecommunications data into actionable business intelligence. With fiber broadband now passing 76.5 million U.S. homes and 13% annual deployment growth, understanding how to read fiber maps has become essential for network planning, site...
What Are Fiber Maps? Your Complete Guide to Telecommunications Infrastructure Intelligence
Fiber optic networks now pass 52% of U.S. homes and businesses. This explosive growth, driven by $42.45 billion in government funding and 9 million new fiber connections in 2023, has created unprecedented demand for accurate fiber mapping intelligence. Organizations...
Will Satellite Phones Replace the Need for Cell Towers in Rural Areas?
Introduction: The Real Question Behind the Headline “Will satellite phones replace the need for cell towers in rural areas?” Well, let’s start with the basics. We know that satellites are superb at covering...
The 2026 Fiber Advantage: Why Maps Are the Secret Weapon Behind AI & Network Expansion
Innovation has long been the cornerstone of the telecom industry, but 2026 feels like a year of unprecedented acceleration. Across the globe, industry leaders are refining their strategies to keep pace with these rapid transformations. So, what is the commonality in...
The Satellite Race: Discover How a SpaceX IPO Could Change Your Internet in 2026
The last few weeks of reporting about "the satellite race" have painted a picture of a telecom landscape on the brink of a major shakeup in the world of satellite internet. SpaceX’s path to a...
The Top 6 Telecom Trends for 2026
The Top 6 Telecom Trends for 2026 are focused on innovation and transformation. From self-optimizing systems to AI-driven advances, the world of telecom will be making promising strides in redefining how we communicate, collaborate, and connect. And what’s a new year...
GeoTel Supports GIS Education for UNC Chapel Hill
GeoTel is proud to support the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Geography and Environment at Carolina. GeoTel provided the University with telecommunications data for the state of North Carolina. A contribution that is aimed at advancing GIS...
How Connectivity Affects You: Nationwide Fiber Providers & Location Intelligence
A modern organization’s connectivity is not just an “IT issue.” It’s a strategic advantage. From AI and Cloud utilizations to computerization and real-time analytics, businesses now require a high-performance network infrastructure. Let’s call this the company’s...