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Students Teach Seniors About Telehealth, Digital Banking, and Online Safety in Transformative Program From Beacon Broadband and Calix University
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2025--Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that Beacon Broadband, a subsidiary of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, has launched a six-week digital literacy class in Oregon to help senior citizens learn to navigate the internet securely, enhancing their lives. The class pairs seniors with high-school student volunteers as instructors, covering topics like telehealth, digital banking services, and cybersecurity. The class is part of Beacon Broadband’s Connected Senior dig
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