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ACCESS

Supporting the work of creating
better broadband access

Planning, education, and mentorship

Resource and information sharing

Facilitating partnerships, public and private

Engaging communities, policymakers, and industry

EDUCATION

Helping more Americans benefit
from broadband

Destigmatizing digital adoption

Promoting internet safety and security

Teaching individualized digital skills

Helping with device acquisition & ACP signup

SUPPORT

Providing resources to our members
and the community

Digital navigator program support

Grant funding planning support

Broadband and community mapping support

Events, podcasts, and industry news

NEARLY ONE MILLION SERVED.

CBAN'S 2023 Impact Report is now available!

TUNE IN

Check out CBAN's bi-weekly podcast, Broadband Action, or watch it on YouTube. Plus member spotlights and more

READ UP

Sign up for Broadband Bytes, CBAN's weekly brief of original stories and industry news, delivered every Wednesday

JOIN

Join our growing community of communities, providers, advocates, and companies passionate about broadband

GET HELP

Learn more and sign up for FREE digital skills training, device support, and more (within our service areas)

JOIN OUR BROADBAND COMMUNITY

Become a CBAN member and join over 150 existing and aspiring community-based broadband providers, services companies, and other broadband advocates across the United States working for better broadband access, adoption, and affordability for everyone.

COMMUNITY

Who should join: Any public or community-based entity that has identified improved broadband as a priority and want to play a role in solving deficiencies alone or in partnership with others.

Cost: FREE

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PROVIDER

Who should join: Any provider with a demonstrated commitment to community-based broadband open to new collaborations and partnerships, including mentorship of aspiring communities.

Cost: FREE

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ASSOCIATE

Who should join: Any company or organization with a fair, transparent approach to work whose products and services can help communities improve their local broadband service.

Cost: Annual, based on company size

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ADVOCATE

Who should join: Any person or group that believes all options should be explored for improving broadband service access, affordability, and adoption for their community.

Cost: FREE

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BROADBAND ACTION - THE CBAN PODCAST

CBAN co-founders Curtis Dean and Jon Willow are having some pretty interesting conversations with all kinds of people in the broadband world, and you're invited. Listen and subscribe today.

CBAN: Working for digital equity in southern Iowa

We're proud to be part of the NDIA's National Digital Navigator Corps pilot program.