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15 May 2019
What's the Connected Community Engagement Program and how can it help your community?
Check out our video explaining it all here! #ConnectedNation
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Arkansas signs satellite broadband agreement with Amazon, first in nation to do so
The details here➡️yahoo.com/news/us/articles/a… #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: youtube.com/watch?v=PeS1MlhA…
#ConnectedNation
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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 ➡️ bit.ly/4dVfrWz
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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.
🎧 bit.ly/43imPVQ #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: bit.ly/445gOfi #ConnectedNation
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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 ➡️ bit.ly/49JI1rp #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: bit.ly/4xlNoY4
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Michigan is DONE planning — and ready to deploy.
In the latest episode of #ConnectedNation, learn how MIHI is navigating BEAD what comes next for broadband expansion 👇
🎧LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/43imPVQ
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President Trump signs directive reshaping how the military and intelligence community use AI
The story from @Benton_Inst 👉bit.ly/3S8OtSI #ConnectedNation
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“The connection is coming. The question is whether we’re ready.”
$20B is fueling broadband expansion — but infrastructure alone won’t transform communities.
Read why readiness is everything 👉 bit.ly/4dVfrWz
#Broadband #DigitalEquity #ConnectedNation
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Maine’s roll-out of ‘middle mile’ fiber network moves forward
This is when construction is expected to begin "in earnest" 👉bit.ly/4g2KFwd #ConnectedNation
OPINION: Rural innovation is just beginning, thanks to broadband
"In today’s interconnected world... “good enough” isn’t good enough when it comes to internet access, whether at home, at work or on the go."
➡️bit.ly/4vq2RUX #ConnectedNation
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25 years of Connected Nation = 25 facts about broadband YOU need to know. 🌐
Dive into Part 1 on the #ConnectedNation TikTok account. Stay tuned for the rest! ✨
Watch here: bit.ly/43elGyA
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Online scams are getting smarter, and older adults are often the targets. ⚠️📱
As AI-powered fraud evolves, digital literacy and consumer education are more important than ever.
Check out this compelling article from @BroadbandCensus ➡️ bit.ly/43KGKwH
Even with access to broadband, many Americans aren't subscribing. Why?
Cost is a top barrier. It's a BIG problem when you consider tech drives our economy.
Neo Networks tackles the gap—and infrastructure protection with #ConnectedNation.
LISTEN 🎧➡️ bit.ly/4o34zsS
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From computers to AI, Connected Nation and the Utah Education Network have spent a decade tracking how technology is transforming Utah classrooms.
Now, the inventory is taking a closer look at AI & what it means for the future of education📚
Read more: bit.ly/4nYOCE2
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From access to opportunity: See how digital skills are changing lives in a Kentucky community. 💻
Learn how #ConnectedNation's Digital Skills Training program is helping people gain confidence online and unlock new opportunities.
Watch: bit.ly/4uavEMj
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Rural Arkansas is getting connected! 🌐
Brightspeed has launched multi-gig fiber service in rural Arkansas communities, helping expand access to work, learning, healthcare, and more. @gobrightspeed
Read 🔗: bit.ly/4o0I3Rv
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TREND REPORT: 5G deployment, network expansion, and forecast to 2034
It's a deeper look into the future of broadband!
Check out the report from #Futurism: bit.ly/4uI3sRY #ConnectedNation
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A quiet but critical lifeline keeps YOUR schools, libraries, and hospitals connected. And right now—it’s under threat.
What happens if it goes away? Who's hit the hardest? Why is it under threat?
We break it down in the #ConnectedNation podcast🎧 bit.ly/4vkqUVg #SHLB
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