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[Reference Guide] BEAD/BABA Compliance
This document explores AFL's position regarding BEAD, BABA and lists our compliant cable and connectivity products.
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Let's Connect America TOGETHER
As we round out our product portfolio to become BEAD compliant, we want you to know that AFL is working every day to ensure the products you require meet BABA requirements.
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Bringing Broadband to Your Community: A Guide for Municipalities
This blog explores how municipalities can bridge the digital divide with broadband deployment. It dives into funding options, AFL’s expertise in ensuring digital access for rural communities and more.
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Unlocking Broadband Equity and Access: The Importance of BEAD Funding
This blog explores the importance of BEAD funding. Get expert tips for funding applications, BABA compliance and deploying cost-effective networks.
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Understanding BABA: Insights from AFL at the 2024 BTR Summit
Join AFL’s industry experts as they dive into essential insights from this year’s BTR Summit roundtable discussion, "Understanding BABA: What Network Constructors and Operators Need to Know."
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[Video Recording] Leveraging Vendor Relationships to Navigate BABA Compliance for BEAD
In this recording from the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo, AFL industry experts discuss how strategic partnerships can unlock the potential of BEAD funding.
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[Blog] Part 2: Advancing Broadband Access through Global FTTH Installations
This blog explores AFL's partnership with CommScope, and how it supports U.S. broadband expansion through BEAD and BABA initiatives.
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[Blog] Part 1: AFL Partners to Boost Global FTTH Deployments
This blog explores AFL's partnership with CommScope, which is aimed at enhancing global FTTH deployments with a focus on rural broadband access in the U.S.
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CommScope and AFL Announce Licensing Agreement for Prodigy Hardened Connectivity Solutions
AFL partners with CommScope to boost global FTTH deployments with Prodigy® universal hardened connectivity solutions. This agreement represents our commitment to supporting BABA provisions.
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AFL BABA Certified Products
AFL has a number of cable and connectivity products which are already compliant with the BEAD requirements and/or BABA in general.
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AFL's Role during Fiber Connect 2024
AFL sponsored and exhibited at the Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Connect 2024. This event brought together industry leaders, innovators and experts to explore the future of fiber technology.
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[Brochure] Broadband Network Architectures for Communities: Unlock the Potential of Connectivity
This brochure promotes AFL's fiber optic broadband solutions for communities, highlighting different network architectures and their benefits.
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Part Three: AFL’s Role in Supporting Broadband Expansion
In this blog, we will dive into AFL’s strategic initiatives for this once-in-a-generation opportunity for broadband deployment.
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Part Two: Navigating the Landscape of Government Funding Programs for Broadband
This blog explores the complex landscape of government funding programs for broadband, including BEAD, and understanding when and where BABA rules apply.
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Part One: AFL’s Commitment to Supporting Broadband Expansion
This blog explores AFL's dedication to supporting broadband expansion in underserved communities, as it relates to BABA and government funding programs, like BEAD.
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AFL Explains the Basics of BABA at the 2024 BTR Summit (Part 1 of 3)
AFL covers the basics of Build America, Buy America (BABA) at the 2024 BTR Summit.
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AFL Discusses Misconceptions About BABA at 2024 BTR Summit (Part 2 of 3)
In this video segment from the 2024 BTR Summit, AFL addresses misconceptions about BABA, clarifying distinctions between funding sources and the regulations governing permissible purchases.
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AFL's Experience as a Provider of BABA Compliant Products (from 2024 BTR Summit - Part 3)
This video segment from the 2024 BTR Summit covers AFL's experience as a provider of BABA-compliant products, from a supply chain and engineering perspective.
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AFL Announces a Multi-Million-Dollar Investment and Expansion
AFL's investment in South Carolina manufacturing
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AFL Continues to Connect America at Fiber Day on the Hill
Four AFL employees recently attended and participated in the Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Day on the Hill, which took place at the Rayburn Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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AFL’s Strategy Regarding the Infrastructure Act for Broadband Expansion
Learn more about the government’s investments in the nation’s infrastructure, and how they create significant opportunities for AFL.
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