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September 23rd, 2024

Empowering Tribes with Connectivity, Data Sovereignty, and Economic Growth 

Washington, D.C. — September 23, 2024 – Tribal Ready, a leading advocate for empowering tribal nations through broadband connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership with Harmonic Inc., the market-leader in broadband solutions, to support the design, build, and deployment of high-speed fiber broadband to tribal communities across the United States. This partnership underscores Tribal Ready and Harmonic’s commitment to delivering robust and future-proof fiber broadband solutions that will drive community development, enable economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for generations to come. 

Tribal Ready’s mission is deeply rooted in community focus, with a primary goal of fostering tribal sovereignty through enhanced connectivity. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in tribal areas, regardless of geography or population density, ensuring that every community has access to high-quality, reliable broadband infrastructure. In doing so, Tribal Ready will enable tribes to offer critical services such as remote healthcare, virtual education, and new economic opportunities that will uplift and empower tribal communities. 

“Connectivity is about much more than high-speed internet—it’s about data sovereignty, growth, and opportunity,” said Joe Valandra, Chairman and CEO of Tribal Ready. “We believe in equipping tribes with the technology and tools they need to drive their own community development and economic futures. Harmonic’s flexible, scalable, and cost-effective broadband solutions align perfectly with our mission to provide both immediate capacity and long-term sustainability.”

“We are honored to partner with Tribal Ready to bring flexible, high-speed fiber broadband solutions to tribal communities.” Says Todd Lattanzi, Regional Vice President, Fiber Broadband Business Development at Harmonic. “This collaboration empowers tribes with the connectivity needed to drive lasting growth and opportunity.”

Harmonic’s market-leading broadband solutions offer flexibility for the unique deployment challenges that tribal communities often face. Whether it’s overcoming remote geography or serving sparsely populated areas, Harmonic’s technology provides the robust and versatile infrastructure needed to meet today’s demands while being adaptable for future needs. 

Investing in Tribal Communities: Workforce Development and Job Creation 

Beyond providing cutting-edge broadband connectivity, Tribal Ready is also committed to building sustainable futures within the communities it serves. Through focused workforce development initiatives, Tribal Ready aims to create good-paying jobs in the broadband technology sector. By training members of tribal communities to manage and maintain the networks being deployed, Tribal Ready is fostering a new generation of skilled professionals who can ensure the continued success of their local infrastructure. 

“At the heart of this initiative is a desire to enable tribes to not only benefit from connectivity but also to own and sustain it,” added Joe Valandra. “By providing workforce development and training, we’re not just bringing broadband to these communities—we’re creating lasting opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.”

Looking Ahead: A Long-Term Commitment to Tribal Sovereignty and Growth 

Tribal Ready’s partnership with Harmonic is a key step in a long-term vision to bring high-speed broadband and the benefits of connectivity to every tribal community across the nation. By putting tribal sovereignty at the forefront and prioritizing community-led development, Tribal Ready is poised to be a driving force in the digital empowerment of tribal nations for years to come. 

For more information on Tribal Ready and its partnership with Harmonic, please visit www.tribalready.com or contact info@tribalready.com.