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Note: The date in parentheses under the capital cost value and O&M cost value represents the dollar year of the cost values. All costs are in $K.
Unit Cost Element | IDAS# | Life (years) | Capital Cost $K (Year) | O&M Cost $K/year (Year) | Description | |
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Conduit Design and Installation - Corridor | 20 | 10.56 - 264.00 (2020) | 3.00 (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 | 9.00 (1999) | 0.10 - 0.40 (2004) | Cost is per link. |
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ISP Service Fee | TC007 | 0.17 - 0.60 (2004) | Monthly service fee ranges from $15 per month for regular dial-up service to $50 per month for DSL. |
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Twisted Pair Installation | 20 | 11.00 - 15.80 (2004) | 2.00 (2004) | Cost is per mile. |
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DS3 Communication Line | TC003 | 20 | 3.00 - 5.00 (1995) | 24.00 - 72.00 (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 | 5.81 - 158.40 (2020) | 1.00 - 2.50 (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 | 0.60 - 0.70 (1995) | 1,000 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |
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Wireless Communications, High Usage | TC006 | 20 | 0.50 - 1.00 (1995) | 1.20 - 1.80 (1995) | 3,000 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |
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Terrestrial Microwave | 10 | 5.00 - 19.10 (2005) | 0.50 - 1.00 (2005) | Cost is per link. Cost could be higher depending on tower/antenna installation. |
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DS0 Communication Line | TC001 | 20 | 0.50 - 1.00 (1995) | 0.60 - 1.20 (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 | 0.50 - 1.00 (1995) | 4.80 - 9.60 (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 | 4.00 - 6.80 (2013) | 0.25 - 0.58 (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 | 0.12 - 0.20 (2003) | 125 Kbytes/month available usage (non-continuous use). |