Connected Nation

Our mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand the access, adoption, & use of broadband. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.

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Our team is ready to find out where we rank among the small business category for Best Places to Work!! We will celebrate with gusto! @BestPlacesKY @TomFerree4

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We are here for the 15th time! We love being named among the Best Places to Work especially as we celebrate 25 years of service in 2026.

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15-year Winner!! Employees are DEFINITELY the secret sauce of Connected Nation! #BPTW

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For digital skills learner Anita, technology feels overwhelming at times.

"It seems like every day there's something new to learn," she said.

Find out how she learned essential digital skills with #ConnectedNation ⬇️

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Google commits $1.5 billion to Alabama data center and digital skills expansion👏

The Jackson County investment includes training for more than 130,000 Alabamians, $550,000 for school STEM kits and a new $2 million energy fund.

Learn more!➡️ https://t.co/E5joszewKE

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From tariffs and supply chain challenges to family business traditions, these Heneways Freight Services executives share an inside look at the industry that keeps goods — and networks — moving.

Listen now!

🎧: https://t.co/clZhYpYHJe #ConnectedNation

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From managing her health to staying connected with loved ones, Ofelia is proving that it's never too late to learn something new. 📱✨

Read her story below!

🔗: https://t.co/S3hN0XWp8k

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How Tennessee plans to achieve full broadband coverage

This story explores everything from workforce challenges to the "last mile after the last mile" ➡️https://t.co/MJQ3JhUY3M #ConnectedNation

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The connection is coming. The question is whether we’re ready.

What we've learned by talking with communities from Texas to Michigan:
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Arkansas signs satellite broadband agreement with Amazon, first in nation to do so

The details here➡️https://t.co/U8UBVPps78 #ConnectedNation

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Two National Awards of Distinction 🏆🏆

A Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, student story earns national recognition for powerful, real-world impact. The video highlights how young leaders are changing lives.

Watch the story: https://t.co/VwX236dBTL
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Learn how easy #ConnectedNation's BEAD Tracker is to use and navigate. All you need is 30 seconds.

Click on the button below to watch the video now!⬇️

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The wait is finally over: with nearly $20 billion in federal funding flowing to states, millions of people will get the connectivity they need.

But what are the catches? Read below ⬇️

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$20B in broadband funding is a major investment, but infrastructure alone won't close the #DigitalDivide.

Communities also need digital skills, affordable service, devices, local leadership, & partnerships to ensure connectivity!

Why this matters now ➡️ https://t.co/DFDLtyDl5Y

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Did you miss our bonus podcast episode this week? 🎙️

Hear from Michigan Chief Connectivity Officer Eric Frederick on how the state is leveraging Great Lakes subsea cables, AI literacy, and more to help close the Digital Divide.

🎧 https://t.co/wcp1sf7UHT #ConnectedNation

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The next phase of BEAD is all about deployment.

NTIA Administrator @ArielleRoth says success will be measured by getting broadband projects built and communities connected, not just plans on paper. 📶

Learn more: https://t.co/Jy02PPMvV5 #ConnectedNation

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BEAD and the cost of conditions⬇️

Last month the NTIA announced that Nebraska had connected one of the first households in the country to broadband using BEAD program funds.

But what are some of the costs?

🔗: https://t.co/M4RkjsMl7d

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Have you checked out this new blog yet? Read below!⬇️

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Imagine never having to ask for a Wi-Fi password ever again!🛜 In this episode of the #ConnectedNation podcast, recorded at the Connected America Conference in Dallas, we meet Mario Soave of CleverFi.

🔗: https://t.co/3m6vKPJt8u

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"To me, it was real." 🧑🏽‍💻

Online scams often rely on trust and emotional manipulation, not just technology. One victim shares a powerful story of deception, heartbreak, and the lessons learned along the way.

Read here ➡️ https://t.co/gZOVWvZfJG #ConnectedNation #OnlineSafety

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In rural communities, broadband can help connect patients to care. 💻 🩺

From telehealth appointments to remote monitoring, reliable internet is supporting better health outcomes.

Explore the Rural Health Transformation Program Dashboard: https://t.co/EOJfWprYXg