Broadband Academy and The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes: 2024 Leading Lights Award Finalist

Calix is proud to announce Broadband Academy and The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes have been named as a 2024 Leading Lights Award Finalist in the category, “Outstanding Use Case: Bridging the Digital Divide.”
 

The Leading Lights is an annual awards program from Light Reading, recognizing innovation and achievement in the global communications industry. Since 2004, The Leading Lights has honored companies, teams, and individuals carrying the industry forward. In 2024, the awards program celebrates its 20th anniversary year. 
 

The “Outstanding Use Case: Bridging the Digital Divide” category is awarded to the company or institution presenting the best example of how it works to broaden access and reduce barriers to affordable internet connectivity for underserved communities. Both Broadband Academy and The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes are exceptional, award-winning examples of leaning in to provide broadband education for all—no matter where they live.

Broadband Academy is a Leading Educational Resource for Aspiring Broadband Leaders

Broadband Academy is a complimentary e-learning resource offered to all—not just Calix customers. The curriculum offers step-by-step guidance for aspiring broadband leaders seizing this once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the digital divide. The self-paced learning program offers several courses in not only broadband fundamentals but also specific courses for electric cooperatives and tribes. 
 

Broadband Academy includes one fundamental course that covers five critical stages: fund, design, build, operate, and market. With seven courses and 46 lessons, there’s 384 minutes of educational content for everyone to access and earn certifications upon completion. To get started, explore our current Broadband Academy course catalog.

The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes Lays the Groundwork for Delivering Successful Broadband While Maintaining Sovereignty

The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes, endorsed by the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA), is a guide for tribes sharing the vision of delivering broadband to their community while still maintaining tribal sovereignty—particularly digital, network, and data sovereignty. 
 

The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes outlines the ins and outs of broadband for tribal leaders, including:

• The benefits of delivering broadband to the community

• Different ownership models for tribes, including full ownership and partnerships with third-party service providers

• Guidance on picking trusted partners and vendors throughout the broadband journey

• The basics of designing and building a long-term, sustainable network

• Go-to-market strategy for successful subscriber acquisition and loyalty

• Educational resources and other assistance throughout the process

Launching a broadband project can be overwhelming to many, especially those with no industry background. Education is a core tenet of success in the broadband industry—and it should always be accessible to all. By sharing foundational knowledge and best practices, more people can feel confident as they pursue closing the digital divide. 
 

Learn more about our award-winning Broadband Academy and The Broadband Success Playbook for Tribes.