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Note: Equipment list adjusted to 2020 dollars. The date in parentheses under the capital cost value and O&M cost value represents the dollar year from which the cost value was adjusted. All costs are in $K.
Unit Cost Element | IDAS# | Life (years) | Capital Cost $K, 2020 Dollars (Year) | O&M Cost $K/year, Dollars (Year) | Description | |
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Conduit Design and Installation - Corridor | 20 | 11.79 - 264.00 (2020) | 3.51 (2005) | Cost is per mile. Includes boring, trenching, and conduit (3- or 4-inch). Cost would be significantly less for an aerial installation. In-ground installation would cost significantly less if implemented in conjuction with a construction project. |
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900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio | 10 | 9.57 (1999) | 0.46 - 0.12 (2004) | Cost is per link. |
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ISP Service Fee | TC007 | 0.20 - 0.70 (2004) | Monthly service fee. Regular dial-up service (low) and DSL (high). |
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Twisted Pair Installation | 20 | 12.76 - 18.32 (2004) | 2.32 (2004) | Cost is per mile. |
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DS3 Communication Line | TC003 | 20 | 3.21 - 5.34 (1995) | 26.26 - 78.77 (2001) | 44.736 Mbps capacity (T3 line). Leased with typical distance from terminus to terminus is 8 to 15 miles, but most of the cost is not distance sensitive. |
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Fiber Optic Cable Installation | 20 | 6.32 - 163.03 (2020) | 1.17 - 2.92 (2005) | Cost is per mile for cable and in-ground installation. Cost would be significantly less for an aerial installation. In-ground installation would cost significantly less if implemented in conjunction with a construction project. |
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Wireless Communications, Medium Usage | TC005 | 0.64 - 0.75 (1995) | 1,000 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |
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Wireless Communications, High Usage | TC006 | 20 | 0.53 - 1.07 (1995) | 1.34 - 2.00 (2002) | 3,000 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |
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Terrestrial Microwave | 10 | 5.84 - 22.32 (2005) | 0.58 - 1.17 (2005) | Cost is per link. Cost could be higher depending on tower/antenna installation. |
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DS0 Communication Line | TC001 | 20 | 0.53 - 1.07 (1995) | 0.68 - 1.36 (2003) | 56 Kbps capacity. Leased with typical distance from terminus to terminus is 8 to 15 miles, but most of the cost is not distance sensitive. |
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DS1 Communication Line | TC002 | 20 | 0.53 - 1.07 (1995) | 5.61 - 11.22 (2005) | 1.544 Mbps capacity (T1 line). Leased with typical distance from terminus to terminus is 8 to 15 miles, but most of the cost is not distance sensitive. |
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Call Box | 10 | 4.64 - 7.89 (2013) | 0.67 - 0.29 (2004) | Capital cost includes call box and installation. O&M is cost per unit (per year) for service maintenance contract and annual cellular service fee. |
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Other Unit Cost Elements | - | Summary values under development. |
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Wireless Communications, Low Usage | TC004 | 0.14 - 0.23 (2003) | 125 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |