At Upland Broadband, we believe that technology should empower, not complicate. Our mission is to provide high-speed, reliable broadband solutions that drive economic growth, community development, and digital transformation across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Led by Catherine Walton, a technology and infrastructure expert, we focus on bridging the digital divide, promoting sustainability, and ensuring businesses have the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our Mission
Connecting Communities, Empowering Businesses
Keeping It Local
Catherine Walton is a dedicated leader and advocate for technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and community development. Her extensive involvement in local governance, technology councils, and business advocacy groups reflects her deep commitment to building a smarter, more connected future for Cape Cod and beyond. Below is an overview of her key leadership positions and contributions:
Leadership & Community Impact
Vice President
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Council
Cape Cod & Islands
Catherine serves as Vice President of the Consumer Assistance Council, working closely with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office to protect consumer rights and ensure fair business practices throughout Cape Cod and the Islands.
Planning Board Member
Town of Bourne
Catherine contributes to the Town of Bourne’s long-term growth strategies by participating in the Planning Board, overseeing local development projects and promoting sustainable zoning regulations.
Building Committee Member
Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Expansion Project
Catherine is an integral part of Bourne’s efforts to modernize its waste management infrastructure, ensuring the town’s facilities meet future environmental sustainability standards.
Member
Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC)
Through her work with CVEC, Catherine promotes renewable energy initiatives that contribute to Cape Cod's clean energy future.
Member
Roadway Traffic Safety Committee
Catherine serves on the Roadway Traffic Safety Committee, working to improve transportation infrastructure and ensure safe, sustainable travel across Cape Cod.
Member
Cape Cod Technology Council (CCTC)
As a member of the Cape Cod Technology Council, Catherine leads by example, and freely shares hers her technical experiences to help local businesses by listening, understanding, finding resolutions and then walks them through the upgrade across single or multiple vendors.
Local Organizing Committee Member
ISU World Figure Skating Championships – Boston 2025
Catherine is part of the transportation organizing committee for the upcoming ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden, Boston.
Board of Directors
Cape Cod Canal Day
As a Board member, Catherine plays a crucial role in organizing Cape Cod Canal Day, which celebrates local businesses and fosters community spirit through various events.
Local Committees and Leadership Roles of Catherine Walton
Upland Broadband In The News
Catherine Walton: Demystifying Tech for Businesses of All Sizes on Cape Cod
In the realm of technology and innovation, Catherine Walton is a local name that has become synonymous with understanding, clarity, and peace of mind. As the founder of Upland Broadband, A member of the Bourne Planning Board, Roadway and Traffic Safety Committee, and a Board member of the Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy Committee. Walton has carved a niche for herself and her company in the bustling tech landscape of Cape Cod and the surrounding islands. With a mission deeply rooted in helping businesses understand their technological and contractual infrastructure footprint, Walton is also out front in helping businesses of every size save considerable time and money. Walton began her professional career in the tech industry with roles in notable software companies, including Bob Pemberton’s Hyannis-based Software 2000 and a Charles Koch company as a software compliance auditor, resolving Fortune 500 contractual challenges. Through this foundational work, Walton developed a profound understanding of the needs and challenges faced by businesses in managing their technological infrastructure. Her transition from managing large ERP software migrations to focusing on local businesses was driven by a personal mission to make technology accessible and comprehensible to all.