Unit Cost Element
Unit Cost Component
Description

Satellite SDARS wireless backhaul service with Data Rate: 44 Kbps (single stream); 4 Mbps (all streams); Coverage: Nationwide

OM Cost Per Unit
$5.00
Adjusted O&M Cost Per Unit
$5.55
Reported Units
1
Unit Cost Type
Unit
Per Month
CPI ID
1
CPI Name

WPU1176

Year
2013
Notes
Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) is a system that provides relatively high bandwidth digital data broadcasts over the continental US. The system is broadcast only and cannot support any return channel communications. The primary use of this system is for delivery of CD quality audio (the SiriusXM system). It is also used to deliver targeted telematics data to vehicles, and could be used to deliver message content and operational control messages to remote RSUs. Strengths: Low cost equipment and service, Wide geographic capability (e.g. rural locations), Low cost equipment and service, Wide geographic capability (e.g. rural locations). Limitations: Downlink only, Relatively low data rate, Relatively high latency (unsuitable for “real time" alerts)