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Broadband Software with Purpose and Impact

No one should experience a breaking point. It’s our mission to empower others by finding optimal ways forward. Working together, Breaking Point Solutions helps you save time, reduce costs, and jump start your broadband initiative.

Who We Are

Breaking Point Solutions, LLC (BPS) is a Minnesota-based LLC dedicated exclusively to software and solutions for broadband planning and expansion, particularly in states, rural communities, and ISPS. BPS’s commitment to innovation and efficiency makes it possible to be flexible and pivot as requirements change.

What differentiates our company from others is our cutting-edge technology and industry knowledge which has focused on mathematically optimal solutions which meet the unique needs of each client. Our products are constantly being updated to reflect changes in broadband data and the overall broadband landscape. By focusing on states and rural communities, Breaking Point Solutions aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all areas have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Solutions that Empower Broadband Leaders

Whether you’re developing a Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) expansion strategy or trying to understand where service is lacking, we’re here to help. Our broadband software solutions are built to support you:

  • Are you a state leader struggling with defining project areas, no bid zones, or digital opportunity?

  • Are you a community leader tasked with creating a broadband plan with no idea where to start and no bandwidth to take on an extra task?

  • Are you an ISP looking to expand but not sure if your next move will give you the ROI you need to make it worthwhile?

Whatever your situation, Breaking Point Solutions meets you where you’re at in your broadband planning phase.

Our Commitment to Exceptional Customer Service

Clients count on us because we respond quickly, think creatively, and never shy away
from tough requests. Our team is known for turning complex asks into practical solutions
that move broadband goals forward.

Read What Our Customers Are Saying

"From crowdsourced speed testing to advanced cost estimation features, OptiMap offers an invaluable suite of tools that enable us to support SENDD's member counties develop and execute broadband expansion strategies. For example, we have successfully utilized the tool's crowdsourced testing to refine an ARPA-eligible project area and drive over $13 million in public-private investment in rural fiber deployment. OptiMap is a major asset to our region. The team at Breaking Point Solutions is responsive, experienced, and focused on continual improvement. Highly recommended."

Oliver Borchers-Williams

Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD)

"OptiMap's on-the-fly analysis leads preliminary deployment strategy discussions in rural parts of the state. These data exercises replace the robust and lengthy desktop analyses possible with other GIS software. The comprehensive provider data also offers initial insight into business cases within communities, driving conversations among leaders in our service territory. Anytime we have requested a new tool, Breaking Point Solutions has exceeded our expectations, delivering innovative off-the-shelf solutions that help advance our mission."

Richard Taylor

The Center for Rural Development

"Working with Breaking Point has been great  - very responsive and always willing to do pretty much any crazy thing we come up with. That’s refreshing and I’ll be honest, very budget friendly as far as what we get for the money we put in.  I appreciate the partnership and hope it continues for a long time."

Jason Freeze

Washington State Broadband Office

"OptiMap® enabled a robust speed testing campaign that played a key role in Wisconsin’s broadband mapping efforts. The data was utilized in the state’s NTIA BEAD related mapping efforts, helping to clarify underserved locations. OptiDesign® also provided valuable data for a broadband strategic plan created for three counties in Oregon, helping local leaders understand the cost of expanding broadband in their communities."

Client

Anonymous

"I appreciate OptiMap's functionality, which has proven invaluable for speed test verification. Moreover, I'm grateful for the exceptional support I've received from Glenn and Nancy at Breaking Point Solutions. Their accessibility and helpfulness, even with the complex issues I've presented, have been impressive. The rapid response times and quick solutions have truly amazed me.

The platform's versatility and adaptability are remarkable, and we intend to continue utilizing OptiMap throughout our BEAD program. The high-quality support we've experienced during our initial subscription has solidified our confidence in the product."

Steve Greene

Utah Broadband Center

The Breaking Point Solutions Team

Nancy Degidio, Breaking Point Solutions

Nancy DeGidio – Operations and Management

Bachelors from North Dakota State University; Nancy is the co-creator of the OptiExpress® suite and brings over 30 years of IT project and operations leadership, including 10 years in broadband. She provides the business operations, quality assurance, accounting, project
management, and legal for our team.

She has three decades of expertise with information technology. She has held technology management roles throughout her career. She focuses on project management and process definition.

Glenn Fishbine, Breaking Point Solutions

Glenn Fishbine – Technical Expert

MA from University of Minnesota; Glenn is the co-creator of the OptiExpress® platform and is the technical lead in the hundreds of broadband feasibility studies performed nationwide and proficient in multiple technologies including over 40 years of software engineering and applied mathematics.

He brings 10 years of broadband and decades of IT and technical knowledge to the team. He will execute broadband service mapping, cost modeling, ROI forecasting, and scenario simulation. These deliverables include address-level GIS outputs, high-level engineering designs, and financial models for the corporation.

Partner With Breaking Point Solutions

We believe broadband expansion is a team effort. We are always looking to collaborate with mission-aligned partners who we can work together with to bring high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities across the country.

Our past partnerships with consultants, nonprofits, and engineering teams have helped accelerate broadband planning efforts nationwide. If you see an opportunity to collaborate, we invite you to reach out and schedule a meeting.

Our Partners

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