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
Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part Two)
Today, the Connected Nation podcast is back covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of the biggest n…
Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part One)
This week, the Connected Nation podcast is on the road covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of th…
Empowering education: The role of assistive technology
On today’s episode of the Connected Nation Podcast, we focus on important guidance provided by the US Department of Education regarding the use of assistive technology devices and services for childr…
Nearly $43B for broadband: How CN helps states track broadband spending
On this episode of Connected Nation (CN), we explore how CN's Engineering and Technical Services team is helping states monitor broadband infrastructure builds and, most importantly, verifying that …
Innovative solutions for underserved populations: A conversation with Kwikbit Internet's CEO
On today's two guest episode we are first joined by Joe Costello, the founder and CEO of Kwikbit Internet – an internet service provider with a mission to help some of the most underserved population…
Unlocking telehealth potential: State policy spotlight
A recently released report examines how states are approaching reforms to telehealth laws – from allowing access to specialists across borders to creating more flexibility for innovation.
On today's…
Lights! Camera! Action! Internet? One filmmaker shares how taking her craft online changed her work, opened new doors for moviemaking
In recognition of Women's History Month, we're putting a spotlight on women who are leaders in tech or leveraging technology in new ways.
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with award-winn…
A technology-based model for mental health: How it's improving quality of care, expanding treatment options
In recognition of Women's History Month, we're putting a spotlight on women who are leaders in tech or leveraging technology in new ways.
On this episode of Connected Nation, we're talking with the …
Unveiling the hybrid network model: GeoLinks' vision for connectivity
On today's episode of the Connected Nation podcast, we welcome Ryan Adams, the President and Chief Operations Officer of GeoLinks, a California-based telecommunications company.
Ryan shares what he b…
Breaking barriers: Black tech leaders' vision for digital equity
On today's episode we celebrate and mark Black History Month by exploring issues important to African Americans relating to broadband, technology, and the Digital Divide.
We welcome guests that are l…
A call to action for closing the digital access, design, and use divides
On Season 5 Episode 5, we walk through the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. It examines how technologies can raise the bar for elementary and secondary students – and offers solutions alrea…
"If it doesn't exist, let's invent it." Discover the mindset of innovation with a Google insider.
On this episode, we are joined by an amazing guest that is a US Army Veteran, IT Adjunct Professor at South University and Technical Program Manager at Google. We discuss his time in Iraq, his 18 yea…
Could this be the "easy button" for ISP development?
On this episode of Connected Nation, we explore what it takes to connect some of the most rural areas across the country. You'll hear from leadership at Capcon Networks and Irby Utilities, who are …
From theory to action: What new data tell us about tracking digital equity milestones
In this episode of the Connected Nation Podcast, we explore a report addressing pivotal questions surrounding the digital equity landscape in the United States.
As the nation invests billions of tax d…
Connecting continents: The Native Nation that's about to make broadband history
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the Chairman of the Board and Head of Development for Toptana Technologies - the first Native American-owned company that is about to build a new ca…
Getting the word out: Simple ways nonprofits can use the internet to reach a wider audience
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with three Connected Nation communications team members: our Senior Communication Specialist, Lily McCoy; Senior Marketing Specialist, Ashley Pino; and Co…
Why some say access to the internet at home is more important than running water
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the CEO of Fiber Fast Homes – a company that works directly with real estate developers and builders to connect homes and rental buildings to lightn…
"This is a once in a lifetime thing." A look into Arizona's fastest growing fiber to home and fixed wireless provider
On this episode of Connectede Nation, we are joined by Ben Elkins, CEO of AireBeam Internet. He shares his mission to bring fiber to the rural communities of Arizona with the capabilities of a massi…
U.S. Broadband Summit: Discussing State, Native, and Publicly-owned broadband solutions
On this episode of Connected Nation, we complete our coverage of the US Broadband Summit taking place in Washington, DC.
Among our guests: Quinn Jordan, who founded the Mississippi Broadband Associati…
Broadband and Brews: Bringing together industry insiders
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with broadband leaders across the country including the founder of SHLB and those leading Puerto Rico’s Broadband Program.
Topics ranged from solving the…