Connected Nation
This is Connected Nation – an award-winning podcast focused on all things broadband. From closing the Digital Divide to simply improving your internet speeds, we talk technology topics that impact all of us, our families, and our communities.
The podcast was honored in 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. The podcast also received an Award of Distinction in 2023 and the same in 2022.
Learn more about the national nonprofit behind this podcast at connectednation.org.
Podcasting since 2020 • 155 episodes
Connected Nation
Latest Episodes
Broadband Nation Expo: The role of mapping and data analytics in expanding broadband access
Today's episode is a bonus interview from our coverage at the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo.We were joined by Justin Fazzari, Senior Broadband Strategist at Sanborn. We speak about Justin's background, some of his daily activities and what...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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14:24
Broadband Nation Expo 2024: Understanding the importance of BEAD funding & how it impacts all Americans
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. During the "Broadband and Brews" event hosted by Connected Nation, Vernonburg Group, and Sandborn our host Grant Ahlbrand speaks with three broadba...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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38:07
Broadband Nation Expo 2024: How broadband connectivity can help individuals become successful in the digital age
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. We talk with two experts about the importance of broadband in many aspects of everyday life. Learn how connectivity is bringing more people togethe...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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29:14
On the road: Inside Broadband Nation Expo 2024 (Part 1)
On this episode of Connected Nation, we begin our coverage from Broadband Nation Expo. At this broadband conference attendees learn from 120+ industry and government leaders as they discuss relevant topics and supply them with tangible takeaway...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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23:56
From open Wi-Fi to "visionary" broadband laws: How the western US is addressing digital access differently
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership at Total Telecom about a new event that’s focused on connecting “every community in the Western US with next-generation communications infrastructure.”From cutting-edge techno...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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25:52