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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Planning, prioritizing, delivering: How Aurigo simplifies infrastructure challenges
State leaders across the US are about to embark on a massive undertaking to expand the nation’s broadband infrastructure – thanks to bipartisan legislation that funds the work.
On this episode of Co…
Behind the stories: 2024 highlights from the Connected Nation communications team
On today’s podcast – we’re doing something special to wrap up an incredible year.
We're bringing in the award-winning communications team that works behind the scenes daily to spread the word about Co…
Fiber to the Future: Centranet and Sac and Fox Nation’s groundbreaking partnership
Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of technology and connection happening right here in the United States.
We’re thrilled to welcome leadership from Centranet, a company that delivers cutti…
Sounds of the Summit: He’s never worked in broadband but that’s not stopping him. Meet the man trying to connect Encinitas, California.
On this episode of Connected Nation, we conclude our coverage of the Broadband Communities Summit West. Learn how a relatively new nonprofit is helping community organizations bridge the Digital Div…
Sounds of the Summit: Today's perceptions in telehealth and Hawaii's vision for full connectivity
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Broadband Communities Summit West conference.
We discuss new trends in telehealth with a leading researcher on the topic and tal…
Sounds of the Summit: Upcoming trends in digital inclusion and how one ISP is revolutionizing local connectivity
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Communities Summit West conference. We talk with the Executive VP of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation, about …
Sounds from the Summit: Why 100% connectivity is a moving target in the Sunflower State
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Communities Summit West conference. You'll hear from the Interim Director of the Kansas State Broadband Office as h…
Sounds from the Summit: Episode #1
On our first episode of BBC Summit coverage, you'll hear from one man who says he knows what the number one issue many of the broadband leaders are having.
Also joining us, a state broadband director …
Behind the 5G revolution: Verizon leadership on the company's role in shaping the future of connectivity
On today’s podcast, Verizon's CRO for the Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Massimo Peselli, joins us to discuss the technology of 5G including what’s myth and what’s reality.
Plus, we look at how g…
Broadband Nation Expo: The role of mapping and data analytics in expanding broadband access
Today's episode is a bonus interview from our coverage at the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo.
We were joined by Justin Fazzari, Senior Broadband Strategist at Sanborn. We speak about Justin's background, …
Broadband Nation Expo 2024: Understanding the importance of BEAD funding & how it impacts all Americans
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. During the "Broadband and Brews" event hosted by Connected Nation, Vernonburg Group, and Sandborn our …
Broadband Nation Expo 2024: How broadband connectivity can help individuals become successful in the digital age
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. We talk with two experts about the importance of broadband in many aspects of everyday life. Learn how…
On the road: Inside Broadband Nation Expo 2024 (Part 1)
On this episode of Connected Nation, we begin our coverage from Broadband Nation Expo. At this broadband conference attendees learn from 120+ industry and government leaders as they discuss relevant …
From open Wi-Fi to "visionary" broadband laws: How the western US is addressing digital access differently
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership at Total Telecom about a new event that’s focused on connecting “every community in the Western US with next-generation communications inf…
Where innovators and leaders unite: Previewing the upcoming 2024 Broadband Nation Expo
Today, we’re gearing up for one of the most exciting events in the broadband space – the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo in Washington, D.C.
On this episode, we are joined by leadership at Questex to disc…
Mountain Connect 2024: How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
On this episode of Connected Nation, we wrap our coverage from Mountain Connect 2024 as we sit down with the State Broadband Director from the Buckeye State to discuss the state's broadband strategic…
Mountain Connect 2024: BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with Sally Doty, who serves as the Director of the State Broadband Office for Mississippi, better known as BEAM.
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Mountain Connect 2024: Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Director of State and Local Government Partnerships at ready.net. Plus, we sit down with a representative from the University of Illinois to discus…
Mountain Connect 2024: Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado.
We talk with leadership at Nokia and discuss the company's movement into…
Mountain Connect 2024: The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado.
We talk with a leader at the Fiber Optics Network about the need for re…