How To Protect Every Dollar You’ve Earned in Federal Broadband Funding

Over the last decade, broadband service providers (BSPs) across the U.S. have fueled their growth with funding from federal programs like the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM), Connect America Fund (CAF), Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), USDA ReConnect, the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity. Now, with the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program ramping up, BSPs have a powerful opportunity to further transform their communities—bridging digital divides and delivering long-term value to the people they serve.
 

Congratulations on securing funding—now how do you manage it? Every award brings a host of administrative, operational, and technical responsibilities. While BSPs face a range of requirements to adhere to, the biggest challenge for most is ensuring ongoing compliance with speed and performance testing. That’s where many stumble, and failure to comply means putting awarded dollars and future eligibility at risk.

Seamless Compliance, Designed for Your Funding Needs 

Staying compliant isn’t just about checking boxes. It’s about proving your network delivers the speed, reliability, and service levels your community was promised—not just to subscribers, but to the agencies investing in your success. When you can demonstrate real-world performance, you reduce the risk of funding penalties, avoid costly delays, and build the trust that positions you for future awards.
 

As reporting requirements stack up, BSPs need a streamlined way to stay compliant without overextending their teams. With Calix Speed and Performance Insights, a capability of the Calix Broadband Platform, you can automate speed and latency testing to meet FCC and BEAD mandates without adding operational burden. Purpose-built to support current federal funding requirements, this integrated approach, paired with GigaSpire® systems, helps you meet performance validation requirements with the lowest possible OPEX.
 

If you’re running lean or want peace of mind, the Calix Broadband Performance Testing Service adds an extra layer of support. Delivered by the Calix Success team, this managed service takes the operational lift off your plate, supporting you with initial setup, ongoing monitoring, and FCC-compliant reporting. You’ll have expert guidance at every step to ensure requirements are met, so you can focus on scaling your business and serving your community. Lastly, through our Calix partner program, you can access even more resources to navigate complex funding and deployment requirements by meeting with our grant writing and consulting-engineering partners.

Protect Every Dollar You’ve Won

Winning funding is a major achievement. Sustaining it requires confidence in your ability to meet every obligation, including performance validation and ongoing reporting. With Calix, you gain more than tools; you gain a partner committed to helping you protect your investment, meet every milestone, and build lasting value for your community.

Stay compliant, maximize funding. Book a private consult with Calix broadband funding experts to make sure you’re on track to meet every requirement—and retain every dollar you’ve earned.