Rural Area Broadband Support Network (RABSN)
Arizona · Telecommunications · Client: USDA
Project details
An initiative to launch and expand rural broadband across Arizona, funded by a USDA Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Grant.
Ackerman Consulting Group, LLC
Built for Rural and Tribal Broadband
About the firm
Ackerman Consulting Group, LLC is a premier telecommunications engineering and consulting practice specializing in rural and tribal broadband infrastructure. It assists communities with planning, funding, and engineering robust broadband networks. The practice also provides traffic and transportation planning services to public agencies and municipalities. It has secured over $75M in funding, connected more than 7,500 premises, and engineered over 500 miles of fiber.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Telecom / RF Engineering · Transportation Engineering
People
David AckermanFounder and Principal Consultant
Tino KehagiasPrincipal Engineer
Joe EliasDesigner
Alex EllisDesigner
Cody BakerCAD Technician
Jose Ignacio De La CruzCAD Technician
Jackson BeresfordCAD Technician
Christian WebbDesigner
Don EdwardsField Technician and Inspector
Ali KlibanoffPermits and Utility Coordinator
Capabilities
Telecom Consulting Services
Service websiteStrategic consulting services to help rural and tribal communities plan and develop sustainable telecommunications networks.
- Business Planning & Financial Analysis
Developing strategic business plans, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and market research tailored to the telecommunications industry.
- Grant Writing & RFP Support
Assisting clients in securing state and federal funding through grant proposal development and RFP response strategies.
- Program & Project Management
Overseeing the entire telecommunications project lifecycle from process development to operational support.
- Network Planning
Strategically planning broadband network expansions, community outreach, and tribal engagement to maximize coverage.
Broadband & OSP Engineering
Service websiteFull-service outside plant and telecommunications engineering designed for robust network deployment.
- Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering
Designing and implementing fiber optic infrastructure, route planning, and network engineering.
- Pole Surveys & Load Calculations
Conducting pole inspections and load capacity analyses to ensure safe deployment of fiber optic cables.
- Construction Management
Overseeing project construction including traffic control plans, quality assurance, and record drawings.
- Utility & Permit Coordination
Managing utility relations and permit coordination to ensure project compliance and prevent delays.
Traffic & Transportation Planning
Service websiteTraffic and transportation planning services supporting public agencies and municipalities with roadway and mobility projects.
- Traffic Impact & Feasibility Studies
Evaluating existing conditions and managing growth through traffic impact studies and transportation planning.
- Roadway & Intersection Analysis
Analyzing roadways, intersections, and planning Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.
Industries
Telecommunications · Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads
Projects
Broadband Expansion and Fiber Infrastructure Engineering
New Mexico · Telecommunications · Client: Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Project details
Partnered with Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative to improve fiber optic infrastructure, secure grant funding, and design expansions into surrounding unserved communities.