Invest in Your Community: Broadband Leadership, BEAD Funding, and the Road Ahead

Recorded during the ACA Connects luncheon, this wide‑ranging discussion brings together independent broadband leaders and Calix executives to explore how technology, policy, and partnerships shape the future of community broadband. The conversation covers BEAD funding realities, rural and multi‑state operator challenges, and how broadband providers can evolve beyond connectivity to deliver meaningful services that strengthen local economies, education, and public safety.