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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 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. More recently, the podcast received an Award of Distinction in 2025. It received the same honor in 2023 and 2022.
Learn more about the national nonprofit behind this podcast at connectednation.org.
Podcasting since 2020 • 226 episodes
Connected Nation
Latest Episodes
How broadband businesses can turn AI into a road map for success
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the representative from Vantage Point Solutions who took the main stage at Calix ConnecXions 2025 in front of 3,000 attendees. Find out what she told the crowd about using AI and preparing...
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Season 6
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Episode 63
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23:20
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Mission Telecom's RESPOND Kit: Ensuring communities stay connected during disasters
On this bonus episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from Mission Telecom about their new RESPOND Kit – a broadband solution for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. It's not just for ISPs. This product was b...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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35:19
What it's like to build broadband in some of the most remote states in America
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk to two technicians about building broadband in some of the most rural areas in America - Wyoming, and Montana.We also put them on the spot by asking them to build a STEAM packet for local kids...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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15:27
This company won Calix's innovative partner of the year award
On today's episode of Connected Nation, we ask what it takes to win the partner award for innovation given by Calix every year. The answer: be a disruptor. We'll talk with the CEO and Co-founder of Camvio about winning the award and...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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12:28
Like bees to honey: This was the sweetest booth at any broadband conference in 2025
On this episode on Connected Nation, we chat with Chris Homan, Telecom Vertical Leader for Paymentus, about the company's multi-vertical payment platform, their partnership with Calix, and their show-stopping conference booth!Recommen...
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Season 6
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Episode 59
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9:09
