Proof of Usefulness Report

TBD Telecom by Design Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents an established Canadian IT/Telecom infrastructure service (founded 2008) with a claimed team of 125. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the core business appears to have real-world utility in B2B cabling and networking, the provided metrics (market cap vs. team size) are inconsistent, and the lack of professional detail in key fields heavily penalizes the Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
TBD Telecom By Design Inc. (TBD) is a company of seasoned professionals with expertise in IT LAN Infrastructure and Telecommunications Hardware, Software and Networking Products and Services. Telecom By Design’s experienced and certified team of experts’ design and install cabling, VoIP, cloud and general LAN infrastructure solutions and services to single and multi- location businesses across Canada. We’ve earned the trust of our clients through our ability to continuously deliver and support both standard and complex installations, while still maintaining the highest standards and commitment to timeliness, precision, care and accuracy. From the simple to the complex, single to multi-location, in-office or remote, our experts’ partner with your team to solve and enhance both short- and long-term connectivity needs. Some of the specific areas we focus on include: Structured Cabling, Data & Voice Cabling, Fiber Optic Cabling, Site Audits, Cabling Design, Cable Management, Wireless AP Deployments, Abandoned Cable Removal, Surveillance Camera installation, Point-of-Sale Machines and Devices specific to Retail Environments including media display. Certified Technicians and Sales Teams work directly with your Team on network solutions relating to the design of new installations for Additional Services include: Consulting, Migration Paths, Conferencing Services, Systems Integration, Training and Maintenance. Emerging Technologies including IoT, Machine Learning and AI are a growing area, and we are ready to work with you on your project. Our business is committed to your business and providing dedicated fast, efficient and reliable service when you need it is something, we take great pride in. Moving or Expanding? We understand the cabling and telecommunication concerns you'll face when you're just starting up, moving, renovating, or expanding your business. With a growing team across Canada, we are confident we can help you achieve your connectivity goals.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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