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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 2026 and 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. In addition, the podcast received Awards of Distinction in the same category in 2025, 2023, and 2022.
Learn more about the national nonprofit behind this podcast at connectednation.org. Interested in being one of our sponsors? Email us at info@connectednation.org.
Connected Nation
Latest Episodes
Minnesota's broadband chief on turning years of planning into instant impact
On this episode of Connected Nation, we’re heading to Minnesota—a state that has long been recognized as a national leader in broadband planning and investment. We’ll explore Minnesota’s broadband journey, the challenges of connecti...
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Turning big broadband dreams into reality in Illinois
On this episode of Connected Nation we're talking with a broadband policy leader who is helping guide connectivity expansion efforts in one of the nation's most diverse states. We discuss broadband policy, digital equity, workforce ...
Bridging legacy infrastructure with modern connectivity solutions
How are service providers modernizing voice services, and what happens to critical systems still relying on copper lines? On this episode of Connected Nation, Jessica Denson talks with Ooma’s Michael Abenhaim about building flexible...
Bringing fiber to rural America: Fidium’s community-first approach
Fiber is more than a technology—it can be a pathway to opportunity in rural communities.On this episode of Connected Nation, Fidium’s Sarah Davis shares how the company is taking a fiber-first approach to connecting rural communities acr...
The real battle in broadband is not speed it is loyalty
In broadband, better speeds alone are no longer enough to win.In this episode of Connected Nation, Calix’s Teresa McGaughey explains how service providers are shifting their focus to customer experience, retention, and smarter o...
