Coverage is not the same as quality
A connection can exist while outages, travel time or service quality remain poor.
Location shapes access
Distance from transit, parks, schools and other services can change practical availability.
Investment history matters
Older or underserved areas may have different infrastructure conditions.
Equity analysis uses disaggregated data
Citywide averages should be compared with neighbourhood and user-level patterns.
Scope boundary. This page explains system relationships at a planning level. Real utility, transportation, emergency, structural, electrical, cybersecurity and public-safety decisions require local agencies and qualified professionals.