Looking to build a broadband network? Learn how BEAD program dollars can help. Click to learn more. ... READ MORE 

Most of us have focused on the $65 billion in broadband deployment and adoption funding in the just-enacted Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, but there are many “sleeper” provisions not involving funding—including adoption of broadband labels and an inquiry into broadband discrimination. ... READ MORE 

The Rural Utilities Service released its rules for the next round of the ReConnect grant and loan program, and the rules clearly reflect the Biden Administration’s broadband policy goals. Two of the new requirements were not surprising. ... READ MORE 

This year we’ve seen a tidal wave of new broadband funding and sweeping state legislation. That makes 2021 an important transition year for municipalities that want to ensure their residents, businesses, and anchor institutions have access to high performance broadband service. ... READ MORE 

Everyone deserves equal access to remote work, online learning, and telehealth services. That’s why rural Canadians want, need, and deserve high-speed internet. While high-speed, at-home connectivity is a significant benefit of a rural broadband network, it isn’t the only benefit. Broadband can also stimulate your local economy, strengthen your local tax base, and modernize your city. ... READ MORE 

When researching broadband solutions for your rural community, there’s a lot to consider. You have to document the need for broadband in your municipality, find and apply for funding, strive for consensus in your community, select business and technology partners, and more. That’s all before you build a network and launch a service! ... READ MORE 

Calix has always been an advocate for rural broadband in the US, but perhaps no greater evidence exists than PCMag’s recent profiles of 15 towns with the fastest internet in the country. Thirteen are served by Calix customers. ... READ MORE 

Carl Meyerhoefer highlights a new Calix whitepaper which helps educate and demystify the challenges of broadband deployment for electric cooperatives, municipalities, and electric utilities.... READ MORE 

Carl Meyerhoefer announces the availability of a new community kit for electric cooperatives and municipalities to garner support from their community to build a broadband network. ... READ MORE 

Carl Meyerhoefer highlights the partner network Calix is a part of that has helped municipalities and electric cooperatives deploy networks and provides a path to help new broadband operators find the right partner for their needs.... READ MORE