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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
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...
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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...
The hidden problem slowing down AI in broadband
AI is everywhere in broadband but it only works if the data behind it is right.In this episode Connected Nation, IQGeo’s George Hughes explains how providers can improve data quality, reduce mistakes in the field, and use automa...
Why some broadband providers will not survive the next wave
Broadband is growing fast but not everyone is keeping up. In this episode of Connected Nation, industry veteran Scott Sampson breaks down the biggest mistakes ISPs are making and explains why AI, consolidation, and new funding ar...
Breaking barriers, closing gaps: Connected Nation's bid for a world record
On this episode of Connected Nation, we're talking about Connected Nation's attempt to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the "longest internet literacy livestream" a 25-hour global event focused on building essential digital skills. ...
