When outages or emergencies hit, local providers rely on more than infrastructure, they rely on each other. In this episode of Bandwidth, Georgette and Rick talk with Curtis Dean, Executive Director of the Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN), about how partnerships help communities stay connected when it matters most.From resource sharing during storms to long-term collaboration between ISPs, Kurtis shares real examples of how teamwork strengthens networks and builds trust.The conversation also explores how BEAD funding, open-access models, and satellite technology are reshaping rural connectivity and what it will take to bridge the next digital divide.It’s a practical, forward-looking discussion about how connection starts with cooperation and why the best broadband strategies are built together.🌐 Learn more about CBAN - https://broadbandaction.com/🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us!📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at sonar.software.

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