impact report
"BUILDING BROADBAND BRIDGES"
(Updated 12/24)
FROM THE CBAN TEAM
Curtis Dean, Executive Director
Jon Willow, DE Practice Leader
Allison Ruhl, Digital Navigator
Marlena Pfeiifer, Development Manager
Since 2018, the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) has helped communities serving over a million people work towards broadband independence. From locally controlled broadband networks to ensuring every person has the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in the modern world, CBAN and its members are dedicated to better broadband for all.
OUR MEMBERS: AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE
BUILDING BROADBAND BRIDGES, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME
CBAN has served individual communities with support for every aspect of their local broadband initiatives, from early investigation through build and launch, operations best practices and digital equity practices that leave no one behind.
Brent Nation
COMMUNITY MEMBER
Fort Morgan, CO
"Fort Morgan has benefited from CBAN membership, from the weekly email newsletters and podcasts to the assistance (they) provided when we were evaluating our options for bringing fiber to the community. I would encourage any communities that care about broadband access and equity to join CBAN."
Jeremy Pearson
PROVIDER MEMBER
Fort Dodge, IA
"When Fort Dodge had the opportunity to undertake a community-transforming fiber broadband initiative, we made the right choice by working with CBAN. From initial community surveys through standing up and operating a best-practices fiber utility and everything in between, the expertise of the CBAN team has been invaluable, and helped us to keep moving forward, even in the face of big challenges along the way. "
Dave Miller
PROVIDER MEMBER
Allo Fiber
ALLO Fiber appreciates the work of Curtis Dean and CBAN. As we continue to build ubiquitous fiber networks for business and residential customers, we believe it is also important to close the digital divide. CBAN provides education, guidance, and advocacy for their members to be able to serve communities with better broadband access. We look forward to the weekly newsletter which contains valuable insight into our industry.
Our Digital Navigator program, led by Allison Ruhl, works across southern Iowa to bridge the digital divide by providing community members access to appropriate devices and essential digital skills. Through collaborative events with libraries, providers, schools, and other community partners, we provide one-on-one sessions and group classes, and distributed devices to help individuals work towards their digital goals.
CBAN was tapped for our thoughts on digital equity, broadband infrastructure, the rural broadband crisis, and more. Our Broadband Action podcast saw great growth, and our Broadband Bytes newsletter doubled in subscribers!
BUILD BRIDGES WITH US. BECOME A MEMBER.
Membership is free for most and valuable for all! Join today to connect with broadband champions across the spectrum of services and needs.