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Send us Fan Mail At a defining moment for broadband, many believe fiber is at the center of what comes next. In this episode of Connected Nation, Jessica Denson speaks with Fiber Broadband Association President and CEO Gary Bolton about why this is a critical moment to be at the world’s largest fiber conference, Fiber Connect 2026. From AI and data centers to healthcare, agriculture, and long‑term infrastructure decisions, the conversation breaks down what’s at stake — and why showing up means being in the room when big things happen. Recommended links:  Fiber Broadband Association website Fiber Connect 2026 registration Gary Bolton LinkedIn

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we chat about a new "attraction" at the Connected America Conference - an India pavilion. Find out why companies from the other side of the globe were here to talk American connectivity.  Recommended links:  Hardik Soni LinkedIn Nav Wireless Technologies Ravi Joni LinkedIn Unified Reach

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we are live at the Connected America Conference in Dallas. We speak with Rob Chambers, Managing Director of Total Telecom about what’s next for Connected America and why face-to-face collaboration is critical to expanding broadband access nationwide. Recommended links:  Connected America Conference Total Telecom Rob Chambers LinkedIn

Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast, we’re diving into the world of digital transformation, RevOps, and how ISPs can streamline operations from customer service to infrastructure.  We’re talking with leadership from one company working across North America and beyond — helping organizations connect their systems, automate workflows, and build the future of operational efficiency. Recommended links:  Second Mile website Hannah Collins LinkedIn Second Mile blog (RevOps, HubSpot, Integrations) Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we’ll explore how StorX is disrupting traditional cloud storage with decentralized, blockchain-powered solutions—in what they say is delivering privacy, cost savings, and resilience through a global network of thousands of nodes.  Plus, we’ll discuss how it impacts everything from digital empowerment to the future of broadband infrastructure. Recommended links: StorX Network websiteStorX LinkedInStorX Twitter

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we're back at the Broadband Nation Expo to talk about early warning signs, those little simple things that let you know that something's wrong with your broadband network before the whole network goes down. We talk with a company that makes it possible to stop disaster before it occurs. Recommended links: Asentria website John's LinkedIn Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you back to the Broadband Nation Expo taking place in Orlando, Florida. This time we have a very special guest, the man who calls himself the Vice President of Internet of Things. Find out if he's serious or not! Recommended links: MasTec website Richard's LinkedIn

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with an expert in broadband compliance about what to do in advance to avoid going through review after review after review. Recommended links: Alvarez and Marsal site Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance. Learn how they work with co-ops and family ISPs to help them stay ahead of the curve, what it's like working with the state broadband office in Minnesota, and why they believe BEAD is one of the worst things to happen to rural broadband in America. Recommended links: Minnesota Telecom Alliance website Brent's LinkedIn Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Broadband Nation Expo taking place in Orlando, Florida. And we're doing so by telling a story from Montana, one of two tribes, two nations, and the effort to connect an entire reservation across borders.  Recommended links:  Fort Belknap Indian Community Donald Long Knife LinkedIn

Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast, we’re talking with the Tribal Broadband Leader for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.   We’ll explore how one of the largest federally recognized tribes is tackling connectivity challenges, leading fiber initiatives, and shaping broadband policy for Tribal communities nationwide. Coming Thursday, April 2, 2026:  register for the Virtual Town Hall Meeting  Recommended links:  Robert Griffin LinkedIn Choctaw Nation LinkedIn Choctaw Nation website Fiber Broadband Association Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode for Black History Month. In it, we ask the simple question, how comfortable are you with using AI in your business?  We talk with Black leadership at Bavardio to get some tips on what to do to improve your workflow and find out what you should definitely avoid. Recommended links: Bavardio website Charles' LinkedIn Bavardio's LinkedIn Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail Broadband isn’t just about speed—it’s about people.  This episode of Connected Nation highlights how Tarana Wireless is connecting families, schools, and small businesses AND inviting them to see how it all comes together with hands-on, behind-the-scenes technology tours. Coming Thursday, April 2, 2026:  register for the Virtual Town Hall Meeting  Recommended links: Tarana website Carl's LinkedIn Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide. Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]  With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you didn't like what was played on your radio station? You probably would just change the channel. What if you didn't like your connectivity? You'd probably just change the company that you're using.  In this bonus episode of Connected Nation for Black History Month, we'll introduce you to one man who actually started his own radio station and his own ISP simply because he felt like it was needed.  Recommended links: Media King Communications website Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with leadership from Dense Networks, which works with the public sector across the country.  Find out what they're doing to help government organizations understand AI, what it means to "build versus buy", and predictions for how AI will be used long term. Recommended links:  Peter Murray Linkedin Dense Networks website Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide. From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help.  To learn more, email us at [email protected]. With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights. Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.