Pinpoint permit filings for fiber, 5G, data centers, and utility infrastructure—across 2,000+ jurisdictions, covering 90% of the U.S. population.
Telecom Infrastructure Intelligence
Shovels uses proprietary LLM strategies to tag and classify hundreds of millions of building permits to identify high-growth areas where active or future telecom infrastructure is being deployed.
Our fiber permit classification reveals where ISPs and network providers, from Tier 1s such as AT&T, Verizon, and Charter to Tier 3 providers are actively building, enabling strategic market entry decisions and investment prioritization.
We identify permit-friendly jurisdictions by analyzing historical approval timelines, approval rates, and construction patterns, so you can route around difficult authorities and streamline deployment.
Monitor construction activities that could impact existing telecom infrastructure. Detect construction near network elements early for damage prevention and strategic planning.
Identify new construction areas where telecom companies can install fiber infrastructure. Find opportunities to be part of new developments as they're being built.
Identify high-demand areas with construction density analysis. Focus on construction density rather than population data alone, ensuring optimal network placement.
Map contacts and approval patterns across thousands of jurisdictions. Navigate the complex permit landscape with jurisdiction timeline intelligence.
Telecommunications permit database
Power faster, smarter telecom infrastructure deployment.
Address the unique pain points faced by telecommunications companies in infrastructure planning and deployment.
Avoid permit bottlenecks with jurisdiction timeline intelligence. Identify permit-friendly jurisdictions and streamline deployment processes.
Track fiber builds before market entry decisions. Monitor competitor activity across target markets to inform strategic planning.
Identify high-demand areas with construction density analysis. Focus resources on markets with the highest growth potential.
Map contacts and approval patterns across thousands of jurisdictions. Build relationships with key decision-makers in target markets.
Geospatial intelligence powering your telecom strategy
Building permits are inherently geospatial objects that provide the earliest signal of market activity. Through our Esri partnership, empower your GIS team to visualize internet, new construction, and other high-signal permits to strengthen your telecom strategy. ArcGIS Web Map
