Firm to provide services for managing and administering public funding sources for ARConnect broadband programPITTSBURGH, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that the firm was recently selected by the Arkansas State Broadband Office (ASBO) to provide broadband grant administration systems and services. The firm will partner with ASBO to supply services for managing and administering public funding sources – including the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD), U.S. Treasury Community Project Funding (CPF) and Digital Equity Act – for the ARConnect broadband program. This funding will be utilized for the deployment of broadband infrastructure to provide internet access to unserved and underserved locations as well as for other digital equity services."Michael Baker has been serving state agencies and other clients across the State of Arkansas for more than 20 years. We have completed projects in nearly every county in Arkansas and possess a robust understanding of local communities and their landscapes across the state," said Karen White, National Broadband Practice Executive at Michael Baker International. "In recent years, access to adequate broadband services has become vital for education, health care and public safety, as well as business and government services

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced broadband service providers (BSPs) using performance testing services—enabled by cloud capabilities on the Calix Broadband Platform—have surpassed 2 billion total tests required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Since adding FCC performance testing services to the Calix Platform, 74 percent of all federally funded BSPs in the U.S. rely on them to apply for, secure, and maintain funding. To better navigate the complexities of quarterly testing, BSPs leverage the industry’s only end-to-end platform and expertise from Calix Professional Services for performance analysis and insights that help avoid financial penalties. By enabling BSPs to execute this required testing at scale, Calix continues to actively support customers on their funding journey, helping them simplify their business while growing value for communities across rural America