Proof of Usefulness Report

Bandwidth Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+715
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Bandwidth Inc., a publicly traded (NASDAQ: BAND) enterprise CPaaS provider powering global giants like Zoom, Google, and Microsoft. While the real-world utility, reach, and traction of the actual entity are exceptional (justifying a high baseline score), the submission itself is of low quality—featuring a pseudonym ('DeepShade'), inaccurate team size data (7,500 vs. actual ~1,000), and vague claims. The score reflects the massive verifiable value of the Bandwidth platform, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+812.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+715

Project Details

Project URL
bandwidth.com
Description
Bandwidth is the universal communications platform that simplifies how businesses deliver integrated global experiences. It's flexible and ready to integrate with your entire communications stack. It's built on our own global network for unmatched reliability. And it's grounded in both telecom and real-world software expertise. So you can create exceptional experiences for customers—anywhere in the world. Check out the platform that Cisco, Google, Microsoft, RingCentral, Uber, Zoom and more use to create unforgettable experiences. Visit the link below ⬇️ to start communicating!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline