Tribal broadband provider
Broadband solutions to advance Tribal Nations
Digital equity for Tribal and Indigenous Nations first requires connectivity. Working with Calix to bring reliable, high-speed internet to your community ensures access to essential services, remote job opportunities, online education, and telehealth providers.
Partner with Calix to thrive now and in the future
Bridge the digital divide for tribal sovereignty
We help navigate the broadband funding landscape and the deployment process—providing whatever level of support you are comfortable with and leaving you with complete ownership of the network and its future.
Broadband networks unlock new business and eCommerce opportunities, creating additional revenue to reinvest back into the community.
Our platform is a robust, scalable network that can grow along with you, without draining your often limited resources now—or in the future.
Online Curriculum
Broadband Academy
The journey to becoming a Broadband Service Provider can feel overwhelming. Broadband Academy's online curriculum guides your path to providing life-changing connectivity for your tribe. You don't need to be a Calix customer to enroll.
Broadband services fundamentals
About this learning path:
Students will be introduced to the five stages of building a successful broadband business: fund, design, build, operate, market. Lessons cover everything from how broadband works and types of connectivity to important considerations in government and private funding. Students will learn about key factors in network design so they can confidently work with designers and engineers. Build and operate lessons include topics like outside plant construction, effectively monitoring the build phase, common operating challenges, and the importance of customer service.
Courses:
- Broadband Services Fundamentals
- Funding for Broadband Services
- Design for Broadband Services
- Build for Broadband Services
- Operate for Broadband Services
Broadband specifics for tribes
About this course:
In this course, students will learn about specific considerations that tribes should be aware of when planning to build broadband infrastructure and operate a broadband business. This includes methods of owning and operating a broadband network, funding for tribes’ broadband projects, permit requirements for broadband infrastructure projects, and tips for running a for-profit business. After completing this course, students will be ready to begin working on broadband projects for tribes.
Lessons:
- How to Prepare Your Broadband Services for Future Generations
- Methods of Owning and Operating a Broadband Network
- Funding for Tribes: Eligibility and Availability
- Managing Broadband Funding: Best Practices and Obligations
- Permit Requirements for Broadband Infrastructure Deployments
- How to Run a For-Profit Broadband Business
Don't take our word for it!
Hear what our customers are saying about Broadband Academy
“Even in this short course, I learned a lot about broadband networks that I have been trying to figure out on my own for almost two years! Thank you for using clear, simple explanations and visuals so that someone with my lack of knowledge finally understands the process and terminology used in this field!”
"Thank you for starting at the very basics. I am very new to the industry, and this is extremely helpful! I’m also new to the job of customer support, and I feel so much more confident taking calls with each lesson I complete. This educational resource makes me excited for my future and the future of our company."
Playbook
Learn the ins and outs of delivering tribal broadband
The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes
Every tribe is different, but all share one vision—to lift the community while maintaining sovereignty. Broadband is an opportunity you can’t miss. Learn the ins and outs of delivering broadband, from your business strategy to building a subscriber base, with The Broadband Success Playbook.
Customer successes
Educational resources for tribes
Learn more about how to launch and manage broadband solutions
Education Services for tribes
Through partnerships with N50 Project, NTTA, and Tribal Broadband Bootcamps, tribally-led companies may access Calix University training at no charge by request below. Invest in workforce development with courses on:
- Technical know-how for network operations
- Hands-on skill-building with virtual labs
- Cloud solutions for increasing team insights and confidence
- Best practices for troubleshooting
Sponsorships and partnerships
Calix is proud to sponsor and partner with tribally led organizations
National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA)
The NTTA provides a forum for tribally owned companies and those who work in the telecommunications industry to share knowledge and opportunities, discuss the effects of regulation, and address issues affecting tribal telcos and customers.
Tribal Broadband Bootcamp
The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp (TBB) is a 3-day intensive learning experience focused on building and running Tribal Internet networks.
The N50 Project
The N50 Project works alongside Indigenous communities to provide skills that strengthen digital inclusion and help local stakeholders reach their highest goals.
TribalHub
For nearly 25 years, TribalHub has built a nationwide community and network for leaders and decision-makers within tribal governments, enterprises, and health facilities.
Market Activation
Grow your business and increase marketing effectiveness with a range of premium tools and content to help market your service.
Calix Cloud
BSPs can intelligently streamline their network operations, harmonize subscriber and network data for true white glove customer experience.
SmartTown
Your subscribers SmartLife doesn’t end at the front door. Reimagine community Wi-Fi as a ubiquitous, secure, managed experience across your footprint by making your town a SmartTown.
SmartBiz
SmartBiz meets the needs of the small business with an all-in-one managed service that increases staff productivity, secures critical business systems, and drives customer loyalty.
SmartHome
Give your subscribers the tools to enhance, operate and secure their connected lifestyle through a growing portfolio of SmartHome managed services.