CBAN Recognized as a Top 100 Organization in Broadband for 2025

The Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) has been named #48 on Broadband Communities magazine’s prestigious Top 100 list for 2025. This recognition places CBAN alongside some of the nation’s largest service providers, technology innovators, and advocacy groups. It also highlights CBAN’s significant impact on the connectivity landscape.

A Validation of Mission

The Broadband Communities Top 100 list is an annual compilation of the organizations “making the biggest impacts” in the broadband industry. The 2025 edition focuses on entities that are accelerating builds, sparking new partnerships, and reshaping the competitive landscape as the industry enters a critical phase of expansion driven by the BEAD program.

For CBAN, coming in at #48 is more than just a ranking—it is a powerful validation of its mission to support better broadband access through local action. As an Iowa-based membership organization, CBAN has spent years advocating for community-led broadband solutions, providing essential resources to local leaders, and fostering a network of collaboration that transcends state lines.

Why It Matters

This recognition comes at a pivotal time. Earlier this year, CBAN expanded its board of directors to ensure the organization is “ready for what’s next.” As federal funding flows into states and communities navigate complex regulatory environments, the need for the unbiased guidance and advocacy that CBAN provides has never been greater.

Being named a Top 100 organization underscores the vital role that non-profit advocacy groups play in the broadband ecosystem. While fiber builders and hardware vendors provide the infrastructure, organizations like CBAN ensure that communities have the knowledge and voice to build networks that truly serve their residents.

Looking Ahead

As CBAN continues to grow—amplifying its message through the Broadband Action podcast, its annual Spring Summit, and ongoing educational initiatives—this national recognition serves as fuel for the work ahead. It confirms that the fight for digital equity and local control is being noticed, and that CBAN is leading the charge from the heart of the country.

Congratulations to the entire CBAN team and membership on this well-deserved honor!