Gigabit Supplier Analysis

Type: Choropleth map with ward boundaries
Primary metric: Average number of gigabit-capable operators per ward

Supplier Metrics

The visualization tracks the presence of operators offering gigabit-capable services:

1. Average Operators

   • Mean number of gigabit providers available to premises
   • Indicates depth of gigabit competition

2. Maximum Operators

   • Highest number of gigabit providers available to any premise
   • Shows best-case scenario

3. Available Operators

   • List of specific operators providing gigabit services
   • Shows market composition

Interpretation Guide:

Provider Levels:

• High Availability (4-5+ operators)

  • Strong gigabit competition
  • Multiple technology choices
  • Mature market

• Good Availability (2-3 operators)

  • Healthy competition
  • Consumer choice
  • Established market

• Limited Availability (1 operator)

  • Monopoly situation
  • Limited choice
  • Market opportunity

• No Availability (0 operators)

  • Infrastructure gap
  • Investment opportunity
  • Priority area

Design Elements:

• Base map showing ward boundaries within the Local Authority
• Color scale progression:
  • Light Purple (0) → Medium Purple (2-3) → Dark Purple (5+)
• Interactive hover information:
  • Ward name
  • Average operators
  • Maximum operators
  • Gigabit Coverage Percentage
  • List of available operators

Strategic Applications:

1. Competition Analysis

   • Assess market structure
   • Track provider presence
   • Monitor market evolution

2. Infrastructure Planning

   • Identify coverage gaps
   • Target investment areas
   • Plan network expansion

3. Market Entry

   • Evaluate opportunities
   • Assess competition
   • Guide strategy

4. Policy Support

   • Monitor gigabit goals
   • Guide interventions
   • Track progress

Note: This visualization focuses on operators capable of delivering gigabit speeds (1000+ Mbps) through any technology (FTTP, DOCSIS, etc.). It shows infrastructure presence rather than service take-up or market share.