Abstract: Apparatus and methods to expedite and facilitate data communications are disclosed. In some examples, a plurality of mobile devices are in communication with a server. Each of the plurality of mobile devices may execute an application that allows for the submission of information related to damaged property. For example, the executed application may allow for the selection of a type of damage, such as roof, window, or flooding damage, and based on the selection, may allow for the submission of additional information, such as attributes of the type of damaged property, and an estimated cost to repair or replace the damaged property. The plurality of mobile devices may then transmit the information to the server. The server may determine a claim amount based on the received information, and may generate and transmit a claim request for the claim amount.