Redmond, Washington-based company XKL, has confirmed its compliance with Build America Buy America (BABA). The company will continue its more than 30 year legacy of designing, manufacturing and testing its products in the U.S., a true testament to the commitment and support of U.S. manufacturing that directly aligns with the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. 

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD), part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will provide $42.45 billion in funding to states to support the deployment of high-speed broadband internet access to underserved areas. Subgrantees (service providers) must maintain BABA compliance through the life of their BEAD-funded projects, directly influencing vendor selection. XKL’s BEAD-ready products and consultative approach reduce administrative overhead, allowing ISPs to focus their resources on delivering vital internet services

“XKL’s mission to make DWDM technology more accessible perfectly coincides with BEAD’s connectivity goals, and provides a pathway to facilitate broadband opportunities for ISPs across the U.S.,” said Mike Fahy, Director of Engineering, XKL. “Our solutions are designed to be highly manageable and reliable. This ensures that our partners can deliver connectivity to underserved communities without introducing unnecessary complexity into their networks at layer 1.”

With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Redmond, Washington, XKL has:

• Driven local job creation
• Created strong partnerships with local contract manufacturers to enable greater resiliency in the procurement process to overcome supply chain disruptions
• Provided customers with highly predictable lead times and peace of mind for deployments
• Grown its workforce by 25% since 2023 and will continue to hire local talent

As more states receive their BEAD proposal approvals, XKL is dedicated to ensuring that service providers receive the best possible DWDM solution for their needs, a cost-effective solution that readily meets their specific network requirements – all with no licensing fees. 

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