Ensure that your network is operating at the performance levels your subscribers expect. With Calix GigaSpire BLAST systems powered by EXOS and GigaCenters, together with Calix Support Cloud, service providers can not only ensure compliance with the FCC required testing, but also utilize built- in intelligence to continuously improve the subscriber experience.
For service providers seeking additional expertise and guidance with the compliance process, Calix offers Professional Services for Broadband Performance Testing and educational training for Calix Support Cloud to help implement the testing framework.
Calix is actively working with several service providers for pre-testing and continues to monitor FCC requirements.
The start of FCC performance testing is just around the corner and over 500 A-CAM I, Rural Experiment and Alaska Fund recipients need to start testing on January 1, 2021. Crunch time is fast approaching for service providers to validate FCC performance testing architectures.
Make sure you are ready.
The earlier you start, the better. Several carriers have already initiated extensive pre-testing partnering with Calix. The head start is helping ensure compliance to avoid the harsh financial penalties.
Calix has experts available to assist you.
Not sure where to start? Watch our TAC TV video on how to create and download CAF Performance test reports in Calix Support Cloud.
Choose EXOS-powered GigaSpire BLAST systems or GigaCenters to execute speed and latency tests.
Eliminate the complexities of setting up the tests, collecting and reporting the results according to FCC requirements with Calix Support Cloud.
Guidance on CAF deployments
Calix Professional Services can help with updated training courses and assistance throughout the compliance process.
Calix is a trusted partner for service providers who are leveraging various CAF programs to deliver great subscriber experiences. The resources below contain links to previous CAF Performance Testing Webinars and Press Releases.
On October 25th, The FCC adopted the order under consideration modifying the original performance testing requirements. With these new changes, most carriers will benefit from a delay in the program for one or more years. However, the changes will also impact how carriers route test traffic to server cities and how subscribers are recruited for testing.
In July 2018, the FCC released DA18-710 describing its new rules for CAF testing. For those who are recipients of Connect America Fund (CAF) high-cost universal service support, let's discuss more about these changes. With continued lobbying in DC, the opportunity is now for affected service providers to plan how they're going to meet these new obligations by January 1, 2020.