design In partnership with the National Tribal Telecommunications Association, Calix Broadband Academy’s new educational programs will provide the tools and expertise needed to meet the unique needs of broadband businesses serving tribal communities.
San Jose, Calif., March 14, 2023–(business wire)–Calix Co., Ltd. (NYSE: CALX) today announced a partnership to equip tribal leaders to build future-ready broadband networks and deliver high-value managed services that help their communities thrive for decades to come. announced a new educational program to guide them.The latest products in Calix Broadband Academy, “Broadband Service for Tribal Communities,” is designed exclusively for Native American and First Nations communities throughout the United States and Canada. The curriculum builds on the deep Calix-developed expertise on how to secure and maximize allocated federal and state funds to help underserved communities bridge the digital divide. It reflects. Funding sources include the US Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). It is available through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and currently provides about $2 billion to tribes building their own broadband networks. TBCP funding is part of an estimated $120 billion in broadband funding available to underserved communities.
Calix spotlights the launch of “Broadband Services for Tribal Communities” at the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA). Tribal Broadband Summitwas held March 20-22 at Wild Horse Pass – Gila River Resort & Casino in Chandler, Arizona. The summit is co-hosted by NTTA and Gila River Telecommunications Inc., the local telecommunications provider for the Gila River Indian community in Maricopa County, Arizona. The company was the first tribal telecom to partner with Calix and he has been a Calix customer since 2008. Calix President and CEO Michael Weening will be the keynote speaker at the summit. Claudia Tarbell, Senior Engagement Manager for Tribal and Indigenous Communities at Calix, said the recent wave of government funding was used to provide connectivity to improve access to critical services such as education and telemedicine. Lead a panel her discussion on how to get the most out of it. Tarbell recently Fiber Broadband Association the”Dietary fiber less than 40A list of emerging leaders in the broadband industry who have a deep understanding of the unique broadband challenges facing tribal communities.
delivered by Calix Education Service“Broadband Services for the Tribal Community” is the newest learning path available within the Calix Broadband Academy. Calix CollegeThe program is designed to assist tribes in removing barriers to economic growth, adequate health care, expanding education, and improving the quality of life in their communities. A self-paced e-learning curriculum gives tribal community leaders access to valuable funding, training, expert insights, and Best Her Practices. This course covers tribal-owned broadband networks, from strategic planning to exploring different ownership options. The curriculum includes complex tribal fundraising processes that must be navigated before, during and after funding is awarded to build and operate a new broadband network.
NTTA President Godfrey Enjady said: “We are thrilled to see the launch of a new educational program specifically aimed at tribes. With such comprehensive and actionable advice now available, tribes will have the confidence to start their own broadband projects. Calix will continue to support indigenous communities using best practices from successful work with tribal BSPs such as Mohawk Networks and Gila River Telecommunications.
Martha Galley, Calix Chief Customer Success Officer, said: “Our team has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underserved communities. No access, which is why we are so excited to specifically introduce a uniquely tailored program to support the goals of our tribal leaders.By launching this new learning path within Calix Broadband Academy , providing the tools and expertise needed to build scalable and sustainable networks and enable tribal communities to thrive for generations to come.”
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