Press release published by the Texas Broadband Development Office Broadband Development Office Invites Community Members to Public Meeting Texarkana, Texas (July 19, 2023) — The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking the public to attend a meeting regarding internet accessibility, affordability, and usage. The BDO, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will accept feedback from this meeting …
Broadband Development Office Invites Community Members to Public Meeting
Published on:Press release published by the Texas Broadband Development Office Longview, Texas (July 19, 2023) — The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking the public to attend a meeting regarding internet accessibility, affordability, and usage. The BDO, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will accept feedback from this meeting to help develop the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which …
Connected Nation hires national leader in GIS & Information Technology to guide Data Strategy & Technical Services
Published on: July 12, 2023Bowling Green, Kentucky (July 12, 2023) – Connected Nation (CN) is excited to announce that Colin Reilly has joined the national nonprofit as its Vice President, Data Strategy & Technical Services. Reilly most recently served as the Executive Director of Information Technology within the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. “Connected Nation’s mission to close the Digital Divide …
Connected Nation celebrates White House “Internet for All” state funding allocation announcement
Published on: June 26, 2023Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made $42.45 billion available to ensure that every home in America has access to fast, affordable broadband connectivity Washington, DC (June 26, 2023) – Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the following statement celebrating today’s White House announcement allocating more than $40 billion to states to carry out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment …
Why Connected Matters: A Data-Driven Exploration
Published on: June 20, 2023Bowling Green, Kentucky (June 20, 2023) – When you work for a nonprofit, you wear a lot of hats. Each project is different, and you’re challenged to create innovative solutions that best achieve the goal at hand. As a result, my job responsibilities as a Research Assistant at Connected Nation change often. At the end of 2022, I worked primarily …
Recent study on Texas libraries shows ongoing need for digital literacy programs
Published on: May 10, 2023Austin, Texas (May 10, 2023) – In March, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission released a study, called Texas Public Libraries: Serving Communities to Enhance Digital Literacy. Data for this study was gathered from over 300 librarians throughout the state. According to the report, libraries provide over $70 million in training, both in the form of classes and one-on-one instruction. …
Baylor County leaders need your input on where internet access can be expanded, improved, more affordable
Published on: April 10, 2023Make sure YOUR home, business, or community organization’s needs are included in a new countywide Technology Action Plan Baylor County, Texas (April 6, 2023) – The Baylor County Broadband Committee needs more residents, business owners, community organizations, farmers, education leaders, and others to provide input on where internet access can be improved, expanded, or even made more affordable. The Committee, …
Alek Argueta is furthering Connected Nation’s reach through bilingual course offerings
Published on: February 17, 2023Kansas City, Missouri (February 17, 2023) – Access, adoption, and use are three words that are often correlated with closing the Digital Divide. Ensuring that individuals and communities have access to the devices, connections, and knowledge that allow them to get online is the first and foremost step. Language can be a major barrier to imparting essential digital skills to …
Cottle County releases results of broadband survey, announces recommendations to secure internet access for community
Published on: February 14, 2023Cottle County, Texas (February, 14 2023) – Cottle County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and subsequent Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access and usage in the county. The broadband engagement is part of the Connected Community Engagement Program administered through Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and funded by the Priddy Foundation. The program …
King County releases results of broadband survey – announces goals and recommendations to secure internet access for community
Published on:King County, Texas (February 14, 2023) – King County, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and subsequent Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access and usage in the county. King County is composed of approximately 265 residents. Of survey respondents, only 41.9% of households report having access …