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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Learn how easy #ConnectedNation's BEAD Tracker is to use and navigate. All you need is 30 seconds.
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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 ➡️ 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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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?
🔗: cei.org/blog/bead-and-the-co…
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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.
🔗: bit.ly/4ekj4V3
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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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One of Utah's most remote schools finally gets fast internet. For the Navajo Nation, the harder work is still ahead.
The next Digital Divide impacting the reservation ➡️bit.ly/49Ml6M8 #ConnectedNation
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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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Fifty billion dollars invested in telehealth efforts - but patients still can't log in
The gap puts a spotlight on a critical need that we can easily solve with the right approach.
The story from @BroadbandCensus➡️ bit.ly/4uSizsf #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
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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
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Is your community on the list, @FortWayneMayor? We’re working to bring an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) to 125 regional hub communities across the U.S.
Learn how IXPs can make the internet faster, more responsive, and more affordable: bit.ly/3RGpTVZ #ConnectedNation
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