Broadband Bytes
We round up all the broadband news that matters, so you don't have to.
Every week, over 500 broadband advocates, providers, community leaders, and services providers turn to CBAN's weekly industry roundup, Broadband Bytes.
Broadband Bytes is the place to find original stories and a curated selection of the most important developments concerning our members, news and policy, and the overall effort to bring true high-speed broadband Internet access to rural and under-served communities across the United States.
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When BEAD’s Satellite Solution Becomes a Single Point of Failure
The “CRASH Clock” stands at just 2.8 days. That is how close we are to a potential orbital catastrophe without active collision avoidance. Despite this fragility, new analysis reveals how NTIA’s BEAD funding rules have effectively forced states to bet rural America’s digital future on satellite infrastructure—against their own better judgment. Read how the “Benefit of the Bargain” became a devil’s bargain for broadband resilience.
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CBAN Recognized as a Top 100 Organization in Broadband for 2025
The Community Broadband Action Network has been recognized as a top national influencer, ranking #48 on the prestigious Broadband Communities Top 100 list for 2025. This honor places CBAN alongside major industry players and validates our ongoing mission to empower local communities with better broadband solutions. Read more about what this national recognition means for our future work.
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