Press release published by the Texas Broadband Development Office Broadband Development Office Invites Community Members to Public Meetings in El Paso, Alpine FAR WEST TEXAS (July 31, 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 …
FCC’s Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force makes recommendations to connect farmers
Bowling Green, Kentucky (July 25, 2023) – The world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, an increase of 2 billion from today. This massive population growth will put a strain on the world’s food supply. Precision agriculture is widely considered to be one of the key ways to address this global issue. Precision agriculture is the science of …
Connected Nation hires national leader in GIS & Information Technology to guide Data Strategy & Technical Services
Bowling 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 …
Passwords: Your first line of defense
Benton, Kentucky (July 12, 2023) – Cyberattacks against large and small organizations are rising rapidly. As our reliance on the internet and technology increases, so does the rate and severity of these attacks. Weak and easy-to-guess passwords are often to blame. While many things can be done to stop cybercrime against both businesses and individuals, the first and most effective …
Connected Nation celebrates White House “Internet for All” state funding allocation announcement
Infrastructure 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
Bowling 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 …
Connecting the Great Lakes State – MIHI works to improve broadband in its rural and urban communities
Traverse City, Michigan (June 1, 2023) – The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) recently finished up its listening tour, dubbed the MIHI Connected Future Tour. This 40-stop tour covered the entire state over the past several months to gather information and feedback from local Michiganders about their broadband (high-speed internet) connectivity. The MIHI office operates under the Department of Labor …
The time is now: Michiganders speak up about broadband access
Cadillac, Michigan (May 31, 2023) – Access to affordable high-speed internet has become a necessity in many aspects of our daily lives. People who lack connectivity miss out on online learning, health care, and economic opportunities. That is why the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) took matters into its own hands to find out what Michigan residents, community leaders, business …
World’s leading Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX to support Connected Nation & Newby Ventures in closing the Digital Divide in the US
Strategic partnership will enable DE-CIX edge IXs in smaller cities and rural areas to significantly improve regional Internet performance Frankfurt (Germany) and Washington, DC, (U.S.), 15 May 2023. DE-CIX, the world’s leading operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), and Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP), a joint venture between nonprofit Connected Nation and Newby Ventures, today announce a strategic partnership for …
Connected Nation honored for Digital Team of the Year, Digital Communicator of the Year by PRNEWS
Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 12, 2023) – Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to expand broadband use and adoption across the country, received top honors yesterday in PRNEWS’ 2023 Digital Awards. The awards program recognizes the most innovative and industry-altering digital communicators and campaigns. CN’s communications department was named “Digital Team of the Year” and Communications Director, Jessica Denson, …