Escambia County is pleased to announce it is working with Magellan Advisors to perform a broadband feasibility study. As a part of this effort, the county is asking residents and business owners to participate in a survey that will help collect information about broadband internet access availability. Like other localities throughout the U.S., Escambia County is eager to find creative ways to meet the community's broadband internet needs.
"This study will provide Escambia County with the information needed to analyze, select and implement the best solutions to improve broadband connectivity across the entire county so that our network(s) are an asset for community and economic development," said District 5 County Commissioner Steven Barry. "District 5 desperately needs improved internet service, so I am very interested in learning more about all the options available in order to make this happen for residents and business owners. We recognize reaching our goal may require a mix of current technologies and multiple phases of implementation. Flexibility, ingenuity and innovation along with a cohesiveness in design will be necessary to reach the ultimate goal of digitally connecting all the county through a world-class, next generation network."
A speed test will be performed during the survey; therefore, the survey needs to be completed while connected to the home or business network associated with your response. Please do not take this survey on a cellular phone. The survey can be accessed at
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6011411/Escambia-County-FL-Internet-Survey
Magellan Advisors was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a broadband feasibility/engineering study. Nine companies submitted proposals. The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved the contract on Nov. 5, 2020 for the amount of $187,200.
About Magellan Advisors
Magellan Advisors is a turnkey engineering firm specializing in broadband deployment for municipalities, utilities and cooperatives. They specialize in building fiber to the home networks for local governments across the U.S. With over 16 years in business and over 400 municipal clients, Magellan provides turnkey broadband deployment services to build networks that enhance communities and make them competitive in the digital economy.
They have led the planning, funding, construction and management of over 50 fiber-to-the-premise networks passing over 1 million homes and connecting more than 1,000 schools, hospitals, government offices and community organizations. Their work has resulted in over $1 billion in new broadband investments nationwide. They maintain experts across all aspects of developing networks, from feasibility studies, financial planning and grant development, to engineering design, project and construction management, to operations and management of live broadband networks. The staff is composed of broadband, telecom, government and utility professionals that have been on the front lines of deploying fiber and wireless services for over a decade.
Corporate Information and Statements
Magellan Advisors is a Denver-based firm with headquarters at 999 18th St., Suite 3000 Denver, CO 80202. Magellan’s web address is www.magellan-advisors.com. Magellan Advisors, LLC was founded in January of 2004 and has been in operation as a Limited Liability Company since inception. Their Federal EIN is 65-1218484. Magellan’s office number is 888-960-5299. The contact for this contract is John Honker, who can be reached at 786-208-8952 or by email at jhonker@magellan-advisors.com.
Magellan Advisors is a privately held firm with strong financial backing and relationships with its banks and financial partners. Magellan has been operating profitably since its inception in 2004 and continues its growth in its markets. Magellan Advisors has the financial and operational capabilities to support this project to ensure it is delivered on time and on budget. No subcontractors will be used in this project.