What is it?
TELPOD is an online tool that tracks telecommunications and technology providers in a region. It tracks existing and planned telephone, Internet, data, computer networking, and television services. The tool is easy to update. Reports can be generated by community, county or by provider.

Who uses it? Who needs it?

• Communities who are interested in improving their use of technology for economic development and improved quality of life. (The first task of any technology initiative is to understand the levels of existing services that are available to area businesses, organizations and residents.)
• Telecommunications and technology providers assess markets that are underserved, yet interested in telecommunications services.
• Policy makers and community funding organizations to gauge a community’s need for infrastructure based the telecommunications assets of that community compared with other communities in their region or demographically similar communities in other areas.

Can I use it?
We currently have tracked various regions in Minnesota. If you would like to gain access to these reports and data, please contact Bill Coleman.

How can I get this information for my region?
Community Technology Advisors works with states, cities, regions, or communities to implement TELPOD for a defined area. We will survey telecommunications and technology providers in your area to assess their existing (and planned) infrastructure, we will track that information in TELPOD, and we will show you how to run reports or searches for specific data.

For more information on TELPOD, contact Bill Coleman.