CostQuest Associates
- Grapevine, Texas
- 27 Years Experience
- Nationwide
- Large
- Expert Witness
- ASA · Verify
About
CostQuest Associates is based in Grapevine, Texas and specializes in network cost, economics, and asset valuation services. The firm holds ASA designation through the American Society of Appraisers. Founded in 1999, CostQuest transitioned to employee ownership in 2023 and serves as the FCC’s Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric data provider.
Services & Specializations
CostQuest Associates provides custom cost, business case, valuation, and appraisal models for broadband utilities infrastructure. Services include asset valuation, consulting, cost modeling, and expert testimony. The firm employs ASA appraisers and technology-specific experts in fiber, fixed wireless, and mobility infrastructure.
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Full Bio
CostQuest Associates, based in Grapevine, Texas, is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in broadband infrastructure valuation, cost modeling, and data solutions. The firm was founded in 1999 and transitioned to employee ownership in 2023. The company employs ASA-designated appraisers and provides custom valuation, cost, business case, and appraisal models for broadband utilities infrastructure. Services include expert testimony and consulting support for tax, regulatory, and public hearing contexts. CostQuest serves service providers, governments, engineers, and consultants at regional and national scales.
Notable Engagements
CostQuest has valued over $1 trillion in network infrastructure assets and created cost models used by the FCC to distribute over $3 billion annually for broadband deployment. The firm provided national cost models to the NTIA for the $42.5 billion BEAD funding program.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Charles Burkhardt, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyASAIssued by American Society of Appraisers

