A leading Tier 1 US-based Cable Operator wanted to gain visibility into multi-billion dollar yearly CapEx spent in the infrastructure and analyze if the investments are in alignment with what other MSOs are spending.
MSO Capital Spend Analysis and Modeling
The Problem
DTS Approach
- Aligned with the senior executives on the scope and objectives
- Compiled relevant network data and statistics
- Analyzed typical build requirements for each upgrade scenario
- Compiled the model framework based on network node data to project:
- Fiber build miles – aerial, underground (ATF vs conduit)
- Coax build/upgrade mile – aerial, underground
- Above data compiled by node/market/region/technology
- Delivered relevant reports to project construction volume by market/year

Client Benefits
- The client gained visibility into other industry peers’ multi-billion dollar yearly capital investments and how their investments are in alignment with them.
- Our client demonstrated that its CapEx is in alignment with the industry to the company board and gain their support for the incremental infrastructure investment