Scott Shaw

You might ask yourself, why would marketing use or care about Connectbase? I would say, why are YOU not using it? The marketing team at Segra is closely aligned to our sales organization, and a true partner in their quest to #win. Take your targeted multi-platform digital campaigns to a new level with Connectbase. #bebetter #marketing #fiber

14

1 Comment

What a great Opportunity we all have in front of us! Rural America is going digital, fueled by $42 billion in federal broadband investment through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. But how will states choose to deploy that money over the next two years? It is imperative that state leaders go local with BEAD funds. Cooperatives, municipal utilities, and other local broadband service providers (BSPs) serve as trusted partners—providing excellent service while understanding the unique needs of their members.   Kerry Haughan, senior vice president of commercial strategy for Calix, shares five reasons why states should go local with these partners through BEAD funds:  ✔️ Their long history of serving their communities  ✔️ Their ability to rapidly scale and innovate  ✔️ Their deep understanding of their community’s needs beyond speed  ✔️ Their capacity to grow long-term value for the community  ✔️ Their exponentially higher customer satisfaction  Read the full article to explore how BEAD funding can help BSPs continue to build on a legacy of serving their communities. 🔗https://ow.ly/EWJG30sAvtj

5

Once-in-a-generation funding initiatives (including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment - BEAD - program) have created extensive opportunities for unprecedented broadband infrastructure development in underserved and rural communities. While funding programs hold great promise for advancing digital equity, the current broadband workforce is ill-equipped to meet required labor demands. In fact, according to the WEF Future of Jobs report, 61% of workers will require retraining by 2027.      Some present-day challenges include:     A tech talent deficit: Unprecedented demand for install and repair techs, combined with low awareness of the potential for broadband careers among the public and in schools.   Outdated education resources: Technical colleges lack modern broadband education resources which leads to student loss and faculty/employer frustration.      We need new methods to reach high-potential candidates and mentoring to create a scalable, locally sourced workforce.      Calix recognizes that developing effective solutions to bridge the skills gap is vital to customer success. We are tackling these problems head-on with an evidence-based Workforce Transformation program that supports our customers as they find, upskill, retain, and scale teams to meet deployment goals.      Take a look at the program in action through our partnership with Mitchell Technical College and learn how our Workforce Transformation program can help you.    #CalixEducation #WorkforceTransformation #Broadband  https://lnkd.in/eVRemntN 

17

1 Comment

Besides the no cost to you, what are the benefits of adding me to your team as your personal technology advisor? Your company leverages my 24yrs of telecom and contract negotiation experience, obtain personalized strategy and solution planning, gain access to a wide selection of supplier options, streamline to a single point of contact, stay cutting edge on technology, and eliminate pressure from quota-based supplier/carrier salespeople. My company technology pillars below, did I mention no cost to you! #telecom #cloud #connectivity #cybersecurity #trustedadvisor

1

Do you know how today's technology leaders are working towards broadband access for all? Message me here on LinkedIn to discuss the three strategies. #broadband #digitalequity #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

1

What does it take at your business to dedicate someone to optimize telecom and communications technology? What if it was outsourced and paid out of realized savings? 🤔

4

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or BEAD Program is a once in a lifetime opportunity to connect all Americans. But to do that, we have to get the requirements around the deployment right. At the recent Connect (X): Powered by WIA conference I spoke about why it’s so important that states' BEAD programs look to trusted and experienced providers like Verizon who have the skills and experienced workforce not just to build correctly, but to maintain and care for those networks and serve residents for years to come.  #broadbandforeveryone #BEAD

43

1 Comment

I sat down with D Magazine to talk about our reinvention at Frontier, why we chose Dallas as our home base for #BuildingGigabitAmerica, and why fiber is the future. ☄️ Frontier Internet is already a successful turnaround, and it will continue to strengthen driven by what I believe is the best team in the business. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gXZw9g-R

368

20 Comments

Text Msgs Have an Open Rate of ~98% 45% of Text are read within 3 Min of Delivery 65% of People Prefer Text over Voice for Customer Care Cuts Straight thru All of the Communication Noise It is Ultra-Efficient Laws and Regulations Will Keep the Noise Out https://zurl.co/zJ4Y

2

There's no bigger vote of confidence for T-Mobile's network than an enterprise-level organization placing their trust in us for mission critical work. That's why I'm so excited the US Navy chose T-Mobile For Business as part of the $2.67 billion Spiral 4 contract! This new contract will give all Department of Defense agencies the ability to place orders for wireless services and equipment from T-Mobile for the next ten years. With Spiral 4, the Department of Defense will have the opportunity to leverage T-Mobile’s leading 5G network for state-of-the-art wireless solutions for voice, data, fixed wireless solutions, Internet of Things and mobility management solutions. It will help ensure robust and reliable connectivity for government activities — from mission critical communications to network solutions that serve military personnel and federal civilian agencies. It's an honor to serve those who serve our Nation! Learn more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gK7bMRsE

603

21 Comments

Echoing David Lamendola: Building rural broadband isn't simple. Getting deployment right requires providers with an experienced workforce who know not just how to build a network efficiently and safely, but who can provide service to residents for years to come. #broadbandeverywhere #BEAD #IamVZ

21

Customer Success Stories: John Phillipson, CEO of The North East Autism Society, shares how their organization saved tens of thousands of pounds by partnering with LM Global Telecoms. The society had quotes for new systems totaling £90,000, but through collaboration with LM Global, significant savings were achieved. Curious about enhancing your business or non-profit's efficiency and cost-effectiveness? Reach out to start a conversation on how we can optimize your operations. #CustomerSuccess #CostSavings #EfficiencyImprovements

1

📱A significant development in the telecom industry that is worth taking note of📱 Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T have recently been fined for misleading customers with their "unlimited" plan offers that weren't quite as unlimited as advertised. This practice of promising unlimited data, only to impose restrictions, has been ongoing for years, slipping past regulatory scrutiny until now. A multistate investigation found that the companies made false claims in advertisements in New York and across the nation, including misrepresentations about 'unlimited' data plans that were in fact limited and had reduced quality and speed after a certain limit was reached by the user," the announcement said. Interestingly, Europe tackled this misleading unlimited advertising practice years ago, ensuring clearer communication and more consumer transparency. It's a reminder of the importance of consumer protection and the need for ongoing vigilance in advertising practices. Today’s agreement requires the wireless service providers to pay $10,224,135 to the states and improve their advertising and marketing of their services to consumers. The wireless services providers are required to ensure that: ▪️All advertisements and representations are truthful, accurate, and non-misleading; “Unlimited” mobile data plans can only be marketed if there are no limits on the quantity of data allowed during a billing cycle; ▪️Offers to pay for consumers to switch to a different wireless carrier must clearly disclose how much a consumer will be paid, how consumers will be paid, when consumers can expect payment, and any additional requirements consumers have to meet to get paid; ▪️Offers of “free” wireless devices or services must clearly state everything a consumer must do to receive the “free” devices or services; Offers to lease wireless devices must clearly state that the consumer will be entering into a lease agreement; and ▪️All “savings” claims must have a reasonable basis. If a wireless carrier claims that consumers will save using its services compared to another wireless carrier, the claim must be based on similar goods or services or differences must be clearly explained to the consumer. Many will say the fines, a combined $10m, are a drop in the ocean compared to the revenue these giants generate. However, the important element is the precedent being set which will act as an incentive to be more transparent going forward. What other changes should be introduced in telecom advertising practices? #TelecomNews #telecoms #ConsumerProtection #AdvertisingEthics #BusinessEthics

71

15 Comments

Day 2 kicking off now at #BBCSummit24 in Houston. Preview of todays 🔥sessions and topics: *Morning Java. *Keynote Address: The Future of Affordable Broadband: Life after ACP. *NMHC (National Multifamily Housing Council) State of the Industry. *Community Broadband: Updates from our friends at the Federal Government. *An Update From the Service Providers. *Networking, networking and more networking. *Wireless to Open Access Fiber, Embracing New Models to Service Our Communities. *Disrupting the Digital Divide. *Advancing Digital Inclusion - Lessons Learned. *Town Hall Presentations - FCC/Washington Update. *Tech Update: Innovations Revolutionizing Network Deployment. *BEAD: Where and What Comes Next? *WiFI - Bulk vs. Retail - Understanding Challenges and Choices. *Roundtable Discussions. *Building and Retaining the Workforce. *Sustainability of Rural Projects. *Equity - Driven Broadband Planning. *A look at Syracuse, NY: Equitable Broadband Access. *Connected Buildings. *Public - Private Partnerships That Work for Delivering Community Broadband. *Funding and Deploying Broadband. *Getting To Grips With The Next Phase of BEAD. *Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges. Broadband Communities #broadbandcommunities #partnerships #coalitions #development #design

8

According to Wolfe Research, fiber expansion barely slowed in 2023 and looks to be on track for continued growth through 2025 and beyond, due to the fact that fiber broadband pricing and trends look very robust and predictable. As the market for fiber broadband increases, it’s “now or never” to be the first in market to connect homes with fiber, as both public and private companies race to meet high demands for alternatives to cable.

7

Businesses often have siloed, fragmented data and no ability to analyze and visualize it. If you can’t understand your data, you can’t get value from it. Our Calix Business Insights Services solves that problem – providing value-added resources and expert guidance, turning data into insights to meet your objectives, accelerate timelines, and generate maximum return.     Take a look at our long-time (15+ years) customer Etex Communications: They’ve been leveraging their business data to grow their brand and subscriber loyalty using our Business Insights platform. Etex transformed their business data—including their Calix Cloud® data—into a strategic action plan to optimize the subscriber experience. In doing so, they gained a deep understanding of their subscribers that helped them significantly improve their Google star rating - a boost of 25% or nearly a full star- in just one week.   Check out the full case study HERE - https://lnkd.in/ePiNbkGv. And please reach out in the comments below to learn how we can help you.   #Data #BusinessInsights #EtexCommunications

48

The misconception: your closeout package represents only the final 5% of a project and should be low on the priority totem pole. The reality: your closeout package is often the only product that your customers will see. Your COP process and the accountability that comes with it permeates every aspect of your projects, from pre-construction all the way to payment. What do you want your COPs to say about your company? Reach out today for a demo and see what has made Ontel a leader in this space for over a decade. #WorkWithTheBest #10YearsStrong #OutcomeEqualsIncome

17

4 Comments