Calix launches broadband academy

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced the industry's only comprehensive education service developed exclusively for business leaders who plan to introduce new high-speed fiber broadband services to America's rural communities. Calix Broadband Academy prepares these leaders for success as future broadband service providers (BSPs) by sharing best practices for launching and operating a future-proof broadband network. Calix is uniquely positioned to offer this program. With its powerful end-to-end platforms that reflect more than a decade of continuous innovation—Intelligent Access EDGE and Revenue EDGE—Calix enables even the smallest BSPs to innovate for their future subscribers. Calix applied the deep expertise accumulated over tens of thousands of engagements with hundreds of rural service providers that have transformed their communities. Broadband Academy will prepare community leaders to confidently navigate the initial planning phases of a broadband business that will create community value for decades.

Calix is launching Broadband Academy in partnership with the Utilities Technology Council (UTC). Broadband Academy will give enrollees training, expert insights, and best practices. The self-guided e-learning curriculum covers five core competencies:

• Identify and secure funding to grow a thriving broadband business. Securing funding is a critical step for any broadband business. More than $100 billion in unprecedented federal, state, and local funding is earmarked to build new broadband networks in underserved and unserved communities. The funding learning path will help BSPs navigate how to identify the right type of funding to grow their business—and secure it.
• Design a scalable, future-proof network that maximizes investment. Designing a world-class broadband network is a complex undertaking. Broadband Academy will teach BSP leaders to architect efficient, scalable end-to-end networks that deliver the latest services and capabilities. These leaders will not only supply critical managed Wi-Fi to their communities but also create economic and social value that leaves a lasting multi-generational impact.
• Plan for a smooth broadband buildout.Even for companies with deep infrastructure experience, building a broadband network can present new challenges. Lessons will help BSPs find the right partners for the key construction phases of the network. They will also examine industry best practices to keep future subscribers engaged and excited for their upcoming service.
• Learn how to ensure highly efficient broadband operations. Subscribers now have very high expectations for their broadband experience. The operations learning path will share insights and best practices to help BSPs operate broadband networks with peak performance while ensuring subscribers enjoy the ultimate broadband experience.
• Develop critical marketing skills to excite subscribers and grow revenue. Companies just entering the broadband space may not have the marketing skills they need to compete. Learners can take advantage of the extensive curriculum available in Calix Broadband Marketing Academy. Courses cover marketing strategies and tactics for digital, email, social media, mobile, and more—enabling even the smallest teams to create exciting subscriber experiences.

Delivered by Calix Education Services, Broadband Academy is the latest addition to Calix University and is initially available as a member benefit to UTC member utilities. Starting in July, the program is open to all electric cooperatives and will include content for other non-traditional providers including municipalities and tribal communities later this year. Pre-registration is now open.

professionals to quickly uplevel their skills.Broadband Academy joins Broadband Solutions Academy and Broadband Marketing Academy as a part of Calix University, the digital campus that offers a personalized learning approach to enable broadband industry professionals to quickly uplevel their skills.

Pre-register now for the opportunity to learn how to build successful broadband businesses and bridge the digital divide in your community.

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