Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 5, 2023) – Today is the last day of Connected Nation’s Small Business Week blog series, and we are exploring one of the hardest industries to start and succeed in, restaurants. We featured Antonio Zamora, the 21-year-old manager of Jump Air Zone, on Wednesday. Today, we want to highlight his role with another small business. Antonio …
Understanding speed test data and other broadband performance metrics
Bowling Green, Kentucky (February 28, 2023) – When I’m watching TV these days, I’m inundated with commercials from internet service providers (ISPs) advertising the “fastest speeds” in the nation. For many Americans, this message likely strikes a chord. We’ve come to rely on the internet for so much – communication, entertainment, work, gathering information, home security – the list goes …
Cottle County releases results of broadband survey, announces recommendations to secure internet access for community
Cottle 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 …
BI-COUNTY INTERNET PROVIDER PANEL EVENT A SUCCESS
The following press release was issued by Develop Iosco, Inc. on October 18th. IOSCO, MICH. –– Community Leaders from Alcona and Iosco Counties participated in a Broadband Provider Panel presentation on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Coordinated by the office of Sen. Gary Peters and Connected Michigan, the event brought together communities seeking to increase internet access to residents and the …
Ellis County seeks input from residents on local broadband engagement
Ellis County, Texas (August 30, 2022) – The Ellis County Broadband Committee, along with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess internet needs and usage throughout the community. Respondents are asked to select the survey category or …
King County Broadband Committee invites community to attend August 25 broadband project kickoff event
King County, Texas (August 18, 2022) – The King County Broadband Committee, along with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is inviting local stakeholders, community residents, and media to attend a special kickoff event on Thursday, August 25, at 6 p.m. to discuss expanding and improving broadband access, adoption, and use throughout King County. Attendees will learn more about broadband access …
Kaufman County Broadband Committee seeking feedback from local community
Kaufman County, Texas (May 23, 2022) – The Kaufman County Broadband Committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess internet needs and usage throughout the community. Survey data collected throughout the engagement will be …
Hardeman County reveals broadband survey results, along with plan to make broadband accessible for all
Hardeman, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Hardeman County, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and Technology Action Plan designed to increase access across the community. From October 2021 to January 2022, residents, business owners, government leaders, first responders, ranchers, educators, and health care officials provided their feedback in an …
Haskell County Broadband Committee urges local community to participate in survey about internet connectivity
Haskell County, Texas (January 14, 2022) – The Haskell County Broadband Committee wants to hear from you! Haskell County residents, business owners, ranchers, ag-producers, first responders, and local officials are invited to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess internet needs and uses throughout the county. You can answer in as many categories as apply to you. Survey data …
USDA begins accepting applications for $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people living in rural communities get access to high-speed internet
Includes up to $350 million for grants in Tribal and socially vulnerable communities The following was issued by the USDA on November 24, 2021 WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get …