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ACCESS

Supporting the work of creating
better broadband access

Education and mentorship
Resource/information sharing
Facilitating partnerships
Engaging communities, policymakers, and industry

ADOPTION

Helping more Americans benefit
from broadband

Destigmatizing digital adoption
Promoting internet safety
Teaching digital skills
Helping with device acquisition

SUPPORT

Resources for our members
and the community

Events, podcasts, industry news
Digital navigator program support
Grant planning support
Mapping support

JOIN OUR BROADBAND COMMUNITY

Become a Community Broadband Action Network member and join over 200 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

Any public or community-based entity that has identified improved broadband as a priority.

Cost: FREE

PROVIDER

Any broadband provider with a commitment to community-based broadband.

Cost: FREE

ASSOCIATE

Ethical companies whose services help communities improve their local broadband.

Cost: Based on size

ADVOCATE

Anyone committed to improving broadband access and adoption for their community.

Cost: FREE

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Broadband Action Podcast

In this episode of Broadband Action recorded at Connected America, we sit down with Catherine Krantz of Communities Unlimited to explore the essential role of technical assistance in closing the digital divide. Catherine dives into the organization’s mission to support communities facing significant broadband challenges, offering a roadmap for those who lack the resources to navigate complex infrastructure projects alone. From initial planning to overcoming technical roadblocks, we discuss how local leadership combined with expert guidance can transform a community’s digital future. Whether you are a small-town official or a local advocate, this conversation highlights the practical steps and collaborative spirit required to ensure no community is left offline.Communities Unlimited website: https://communitiesu.orgCatherine Krantz email: Catherine.Krantz@communitiesu.org

Communities Unlimited’s Blueprint for Connectivity

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California’s digital backbone gets its first connection

04/20/2026|
Curtis Dean |

The State of California’s multi-billion dollar middle-mile network is now active

USF Reform Is Moving: What Community Providers Need to Watch This Summer

Will Congress finally take action to fix the Universal Service Fund? The next few months may prove critical.

Decorah, Iowa Moving Forward With Municipal Fiber Network

03/15/2026|
Curtis Dean |

CBAN Community Member City of Decorah is turning a decade-long vision into reality — and they want residents ready when the first crews hit the ground. Residents of Decorah, Iowa are beginning to receive letters from the city urging them to take action and register for the community’s new municipal fiber internet service. The outreach is part of a pre-subscription push ahead of construction on the city’s long-anticipated $13 million fiber-to-the-home project, which will make gigabit internet service available to every home and business in Decorah.

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