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ConneXions 2025

Broadband with Purpose: How Communities Are Using Technology to Do Good

CLTel and Guardian Group leaders discuss Operation IFAST — an initiative that equips broadband field technicians with the tools and training to help identify and report signs of human trafficking in the communities they serve. The conversation explores how technology and AI can extend the reach of those already working on the front lines, turning everyday service calls into opportunities to protect the vulnerable. When broadband providers lead with purpose, connectivity becomes more than infrastructure — it becomes a lifeline.