Forward-thinking municipalities are putting their communities at an advantage

Don't let your community get left behind

Broadband can make your community globally competitive.
By taking control of your decisions and growth, you can ensure your community thrives.​

Forward-thinking municipalities are putting their communities at an advantage

Don't let your community get left behind

Broadband can make your community globally competitive.
By taking control of your decisions and growth, you can ensure your community thrives.​

 

Broadband services are essential to preserve the lifestyle your community cherishes

Your community needs you

With access to critical broadband services, you can ensure the socio-economic future of your community.​

 

Attract new companies

Broadband is a key decision factor for startups and companies that are relocating.

Enable telecommuting

The number of work-at-home employees has grown 216 percent since 2005.​

Create new, high-paying jobs

Broadband helps to create additional, high-paying job opportunities in the community​.

Increase home values

Access to fiber adds 3.1 percent to the value of a home.

 

Municipal networks made simple—and successful!

What are the five broadband partners your municipality needs to get started today? How do you find them? This fun and informative infographic will help you better understand the broadband ecosystem and navigate the process with confidence.

 

How do you get started with broadband?

Learn the facts about Fiber to the Home

Learn the fundamentals of a successful broadband deployment

You know your community needs reliable broadband. Incumbent providers may not be able to make the investment in your community. You’re their only hope. Arm yourself with the information you need to get started with our whitepaper “Top Three Insights You Need To Bring Broadband To Your Community” covering network infrastructure, cost, and why Fiber to the Home is the best long-term technology investment.

 

Future proof your network build with fiber

The investments you make in your network infrastructure now can stand the test of time with fiber, while allowing you to build at the lowest cost per bit per mile. 

 

Educate your community on the benefits of broadband

We'll help you get started

Need help getting your community on board? Browse our Community Kit with valuable resources to educate your community on the advantages of fiber and keep them updated on new developments in the process.​

 

71 percent of municipalities deploying broadband services
partner with Calix

 

Our Customers

 

How do you get started?

We can help you find the funding for your network

 

Your BEAD Program Game Plan: Preparation That Leads to Success

The $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program application deadline is approaching and now is the time to develop your strategy. You might only have one shot at this funding. Being prepared early will help increase your chance at winning.

 
April 20, 2022 by Tom Cohen

How BEAD Program Dollars Can Help You Build a Broadband Network

Looking to build a broadband network? Learn how BEAD program dollars can help. Click to learn more. ... READ MORE 

February 16, 2022 by Tom Cohen

The Future of Broadband Funding? Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!

Most of us have focused on the $65 billion in broadband deployment and adoption funding in the just-enacted Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, but there are many “sleeper” provisions not involving funding—including adoption of broadband labels and an inquiry into broadband discrimination. ... READ MORE 

November 17, 2021 by Tom Cohen

Beware of Big Changes in Government Broadband Funding Rules

The Rural Utilities Service released its rules for the next round of the ReConnect grant and loan program, and the rules clearly reflect the Biden Administration’s broadband policy goals. Two of the new requirements were not surprising. ... READ MORE 

Leverage the expertise of our funding team

Our funding experts can help you determine what resources are available to meet your needs.

Our Customers

 

How do you get started?

We can help you find the funding for your network

 
September 7, 2021 by Joanie Twersky

Nine Ways To Increase Your Community’s Broadband Network ROI

Everyone deserves equal access to remote work, online learning, and telehealth services. That’s why rural Canadians want, need, and deserve high-speed internet. While high-speed, at-home connectivity is a significant benefit of a rural broadband network, it isn’t the only benefit. Broadband can also stimulate your local economy, strengthen your local tax base, and modernize your city. ... READ MORE 

August 30, 2021 by Joanie Twersky

Fiber or Wireless Broadband: What’s Best for Your Rural Community?

When researching broadband solutions for your rural community, there’s a lot to consider. You have to document the need for broadband in your municipality, find and apply for funding, strive for consensus in your community, select business and technology partners, and more. That’s all before you build a network and launch a service! ... READ MORE 

August 12, 2021 by Joanie Twersky

How To Secure Rural Broadband Funding in Canada With Private Equity

The Canadian government and several Provinces are investing billions of dollars in rural broadband solutions, but is it enough? Can municipal leaders trust private investors to fill the gap? In this blog, we’ll talk about the growing role private equity plays in Canadian broadband and what rural municipality leaders need to know. ... READ MORE 

Leverage the expertise of our funding team

Our funding experts can help you determine what resources are available to meet your needs.

 
 
 

Become a digital leader for your community

Learn the fundamentals of funding, designing, building, operating, and marketing a broadband business.

 

Discover how to:

  • Identify and secure funding to connect your community
  • Design a scalable, future-proof network
  • Plan for a smooth broadband build-out
  • Ensure sustainable broadband operations
  • Develop critical marketing skills to excite subscribers
 
 

How do you build and deploy a network?​

Choosing the right network model for your community can be overwhelming

See how other municipalities are navigating the decision to build their networks.    

 

Concord Municipal Light Plant ​

Learn how CMLP leveraged their Smart Grid deployment to bring broadband to their community.​

 

City of Beverly Hills

Watch City of Beverly Hill's ConneXions keynote and learn how they reached their vision of offering a better, faster, and cheaper triple play service.​

 

Our mission is to help you build a gigabit-enabled Smart City

​Calix solutions connect everyone and everything

Smart City solutions​

Smart Cities are the cities of tomorrow, a city in which devices, services, and citizens are all connected together. Putting a fiber network in place allows cities to use that infrastructure to support Smart City and Smart Grid applications, which enhance the lifestyle of your residents and allow for additional ways to leverage your fiber network.

 

Accelerate delivery and management of new and innovative services to your community

Calix and our partners offer a portfolio of services that will help speed your time to market and return on investment as you plan and deploy new services for your community.

 

Calix platforms and services are the foundation for our solutions

In the Data Center The AXOS enabled E9-2 Intelligent EDGE System collapses subscriber management, aggregation and OLT functionality.
In the Cabinet The AXOS enabled E7-2 Intelligent Modular System brings GPON, Active Ethernet, XGS-PON and NG-PON2 together in a modular chassis.
In the Premises Invigorate your community and deliver a sensational subscriber experience with Calix Experience Innovation Platform.
In Your Business Operations Why guess when data analytics can turn everyday employees into superstars? Calix Cloud Provides actionable insights for marketing and support professionals.