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impact report

"BUILDING BROADBAND BRIDGES"

(Updated 12/24)

FROM THE CBAN TEAM

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Curtis Dean, Executive Director

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Jon Willow, DE Practice Leader

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Allison Ruhl, Digital Navigator

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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 HISTORY
OUR MISSION

OUR PRIORITIES

 

DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT FOR ALL

Our NDIA-sponsored Digital Navigator program serving southern Iowa is growing, and in 2024 we continued to serve our members with digital equity support that empowers communities, organizations, and advocates in their endeavors to create equitable and resilient local broadband ecosystems. We will do this by providing hands-on support and guidance in the areas where our work will have the greatest impact.

BUILDING BROADBAND BRIDGES

CBAN is not a think tank: we are a powerful "do tank," helping communities clear the hurdles that stand in the way of realizing the dream of better broadband access, adoption, and affordability for everyone in America. As BEAD and other funding is deployed, we will support our members and others as they navigate the process of executing their plans.

SERVING OUR MEMBERS

We do everything in our power to meaningfully engage and serve our members. In addition to those we served directly, 2023 saw exponential growth in event attendance with a new virtual option. Our Broadband Action newsletter subscribers nearly doubled in numbers and engagement, and our Broadband Action podcast is enjoying rapid growth.

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1,113,059
PEOPLE DIRECTLY SERVED BY CBAN
63
COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY SERVED
34
IN THIS MANY STATES
207
MEMBERS

OUR MEMBERS: AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE

CBAN members by type
CBAN in the media

CBAN IN THE MEDIA

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.

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Membership is free for most and valuable for all! Join today to connect with broadband champions across the spectrum of services and needs.

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