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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 Connected Nation’s impactful programs and projects – tackling digital inequities from coast to coast.
We’ll reflect on the biggest challenges, milestones, and victories of 2024, share personal highlights, and even give a glimpse of what’s to come in 2025.
Recommended Links:
Lily's Puerto Rico blog
Ashley & Grant's Interview w/ Marco & Alek
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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 cutting edge internet via a fiber broadband communitcations network.
We will hear more about Centranet and their recently announced partnership with Sac and Fox Nation to bring one of the fastest internet speeds in the world to a rural tribal community in Oklahoma.
Recommended Links:
Partnership Article
Centranet Website -
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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 Divide; explore another company's unique approach to helping smaller ISPs secure funding; AND hear from one man who is taking connecting his community into his own hands.
Recommended Links:
Curtis Dean Linkedin
Community Broadband Action Network
Scott Sampson Linkedin
Mac Mountain LLC.
Robert Ford Mance Linkedin
Ford Mance Capital AdvisorsPast Broadband Communities Summit West episodes:
Sounds of the Summit: Episode #1
Sounds from the Summit: Why 100% connectivity is a moving target in the Sunflower State
Sounds of the Summit: Upcoming trends in digital inclusion and how one ISP is revolutionizing local connectivity
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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 talk to a representative from Hawaiian Telecom about the state's goal to have a 100% connectivity by 2026.
Recommended Links:
Chris McGovern Linkedin
Jonathan Delahoyde Linkedin
Hawaiian Telecom
Past Broadband Communities Summit West episodes:
Sounds of the Summit: Episode #1
Sounds from the Summit: Why 100% connectivity is a moving target in the Sunflower State
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 trends that are happening within the digital inclusion space.
Plus we talk with a leader from Further Reach about how the company started as a project at UC Berkeley, and has now become a sustainable ISP for local homes.
Recommended Links:
Heather Gate Linkedin
Tamir Scheinok Linkedin
Further Reach website
Past Broadband Communities Summit West episodes:
Sounds of the Summit: Episode #1
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 he discusses Middle Mile vs. Last Mile, BEAD deadlines, and Kansas's BEAD challenge process.
Recommended Links:
Kansas Department of Commerce - Office of Broadband Development
Joseph Le - Interim Director of Broadband Development at Kansas Department of Commerce Linkedin Profile
Past Broadband Communities Summit West episodes:
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 who says "by the time BEAD is done, there will be 56 different conclusions."
Recommended Links:
Brian Newby's LinkedIn
Tom Cox's LinkedIn
Steve Valdez LinkedIn -
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 global leaders are tackling the issue of connectivity AND what’s on the horizon for new tech within the broadband space.
Recommended Links:
Massimo's LinkedIn
Verizon Business -
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, some of his daily activities and what is the present and future of Sanborn. Be sure to check out the links below!
Recommended Links:
Justin's LinkedIn
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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 host Grant Ahlbrand speaks with three broadband industry leaders. The discussion covers everything from digital equity and broadband funding to day-to-day responsibilities of broadband leaders.
RELATED LINKS:
Vernonburg Group
Ookla
NWS
Alex Jeffery, Senior Public Policy Manager, Vernonburg Group Linkedin Profile
Bryan Darr, VP of Government Affairs, Ookla
Lee Morreale, Sales Executive, NWS
Past Broadband Nation Expo podcasts episodes:
On the road: Inside Broadband Nation Expo 2024 (Part 1)
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 connectivity is bringing more people together than ever before.
RELATED LINKS:
Miami Dale College
Eutelsat Oneweb
Jorge Gonzalez, Business Innovation Center, Miami Dale College, Linkedin Profile
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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 topics and supply them with tangible takeaways across 2 1/2 days of in-depth, high-quality programming.
We speak with leaders in the industry about workforce development challenges, the parallels between wireless and wireline broadband, and upcoming broadband trends.
RELATED LINKS:
Broadband Nation Expo
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Communication Devices, Inc.
David Stehlin, CEO, TIA, Linkedin Profile
Adam Cady, VP Sales & Business Development, CDI, Linkedin Profile -
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 infrastructure.”
From cutting-edge technologies to proven broadband strategies – we’ll find out what topics, speakers, and innovations you can expect to explore during the inaugural Broadband Communities Summit WEST.
Recommended Links:
BBC WEST REGISTRATION
Brad Randall's LinkedIn -
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 discuss why this expo is where leaders and innovators come together to talk about the future of broadband and digital inclusion.
Recommended Links:
Broadband Nation Expo Registration Link
Alejandro's LinkedIn -
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 plan and the future if connectivity in Ohio.
Related Links:
BroadbandOhio
Mountain Connect
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD -
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.
Related links:
Broadband Expansion & Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM)
Newby Ventures - Internet Exchange Points
Connected Nation IXPs
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD -
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 discuss the Illinois Broadband Lab and catch up with the team at Digitunity to learn how the nonprofit is expanding its work to reach more Americans in need.
Related Links:
Ready.net
Illinois Broadband Initiative, Univ. of Illinois
Digitunity
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD -
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 rural America, it's "network in a box" program, and the one thing everyone is getting wrong about the company.
Recommended Links:
Stefaan Vanhastel's LinkedIn
More about "Network in a Box"
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD -
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 regulations surrounding a critical broadband job, AND we talk with the leader of a new telecom school that's approaching training in a new way.
Related Links:
Mountain Connect
The FO (Fiber Optics) Network
Telecom Tech School
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD -
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, taking place in Denver, Colorado.
We speak with an organization that's working in seven of the least connected states in the country. Plus, we talk with researchers from the University of Chicago about the Internet Equity Initiative AND get an update from MIHI office about connecting all Michiganders, even those who live in the most remote, inhabited island in the state.
Recommended Links:
Michigan High-speed Internet Office
Internet Equity Initiative
Communities Unlimited
Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD - Visa fler
