BOYCOM Leverages Public-Private Partnership and Calix Platform To Bring Life-Changing Connectivity to Underserved Stringtown, Missouri Homes
BOYCOM Cablevision transforms the unincorporated community of Stringtown—where, just a year ago, residents struggled to send texts from home—into a hub for the best residential broadband services in southeast
“But for our public-private partnership with the NTIA and Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development led by director BJ Tanksley, connecting Stringtown with reliable fiber would not have been possible,” said Patricia Jo Boyers, president and chief executive officer at BOYCOM. “For the first time in Stringtown’s history, families can reliably access emergency services, connect their children to online education, and work remotely. Telemedicine, health monitoring devices, and other essential Wi-Fi-enabled technologies are finally accessible in a community with limited cell service. These aren’t just conveniences—they’re lifelines.”
Stringtown residents are eager to switch from satellite-based systems to the more reliable BOYCOM broadband solution. BOYCOM recently connected 32 percent of households in just 30 days, leveraging the flexible and secure Calix Broadband Platform—including Calix Cloud® insights for support and operational efficiency, Intelligent Access for seamless connectivity, and Unlimited Subscriber to enhance subscriber experiences and drive growth. With installation training and provisioning support from Calix Success, BOYCOM is on track to connect 70 percent of Stringtown households by April 2025. Residents will receive a Calix GigaSpire® Wi-Fi system and access to Calix SmartHome™ managed services like the easy-to-use CommandIQ® app for intuitive network management, ProtectIQ® advanced cybersecurity, and ExperienceIQ® content controls.
“With support from Calix, the NTIA, and the state, we turned Stringtown from one of the least connected places in southeastern
Boyers, who also chairs the board of America’s Communications Association (ACA Connects), co-founded BOYCOM with her husband to bring cable service to their home when no other providers were available. Under her leadership, BOYCOM has grown to serve communities across
“Patty and BOYCOM exemplify true dedication to the betterment of the communities they live in and serve,” said Michael Weening, president and chief executive officer at Calix. “We are proud to support their lightning-fast, on-budget, ahead-of-schedule deployment into Stringtown with the Calix Broadband Platform, as their team transforms lives in rural
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