Calix unveils outdoor Wi-Fi innovations for broadband service providers

Calix has unveiled additional outdoor Wi-Fi capabilities for its broadband platform and SmartLife managed services, enabling customers to tap into a $7 billion outdoor Wi-Fi market. The new long-range Calix GigaPro p6dx extends outdoor coverage up to one mile. Meanwhile, a 6 GHz upgrade for the Calix GigaPro p6he significantly enhances performance with triple the capacity to support livestreaming, social media video uploads, and other high-bandwidth activities at large outdoor events.

Both systems exist on the Calix Broadband Platform, enabling broadband service providers to easily deliver differentiating managed services to large outdoor areas like campgrounds, city centers, fairgrounds, farms, marinas, and RV parks. To accelerate time to market and revenue, Calix announced the upcoming Calix GigaPro GPR4001XH optical network terminal (ONT) with integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) to further streamline outdoor installations.

Cloud updates to the Calix Platform enable BSPs to instantly access and utilize new Wi-Fi systems. They can also rely on increased subscriber insights from new SmartTown reporting capabilities. Meanwhile, the award-winning Calix Success organization offers comprehensive support to ensure smooth service deployment and management. With these assets from Calix, BSP leaders can more effectively develop and execute strategies to differentiate and grow their businesses.

Matt Collins, Chief Commercial Operations Officer, Calix.
We continue to see BSPs like Allband Communications, ALLO Communications, Smithville Communications, and Tombigbee Fiber set themselves apart from the competition with incredible outdoor Wi-Fi experiences. Leading BSPs are avoiding commoditization of their services by moving beyond speed to deliver dynamic, differentiated experiences. Calix customers are embracing new managed services to provide experiences that benefit not just their members, subscribers, and investors, but their entire community. Thanks to the power of the Calix Platform, any BSP can add these capabilities to power their managed services, including SmartTown and SmartBiz, in a matter of weeks. With the industry’s most comprehensive Wi-Fi appliance portfolio – now offering a one-mile range and 6 GHz performance outdoors – BSPs have the tools to truly transform their communities and lead their markets. The Fast Mode