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Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their lives, their families, and their communities, regardless of who they are, where they live, or how they begin. Today’s world begs these ideals more so now than ever. Driven by our experience and spirit of innovation, we will continue our work to ensure every community — rural, urban, and in between — has the digital opportunity to thrive in the next 250 years.
Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.
Connected Nation is a national nonprofit with a mission to expand the access, adoption, and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies to all people. The organization was founded on February 19, 2001, in Bowling Green, Ky., and has since expanded its work and mission across the United States and around the globe.
For a quarter of a century, Connected Nation has initiated, led, or supported broadband technology planning, mapping, and digital empowerment efforts in all 50 states and three US territories. Through these efforts, countless communities have expanded connectivity, increased adoption, and helped build essential digital skills through the company’s research, training, and public-private partnerships. Click here to learn more.
Connected Nation's impact
150,000+
People trained
21M
People impacted
350+
Implementation partners
60,000
Devices distributed
50+
States & territories operated in
The BEAD Tracker
The Connected Nation BEAD Tracker compiles and aggregates data directly from published state BEAD final proposals. It will be updated with new data as final proposals are finalized. Currently, 54 final proposals are included. Check back again to see revised metrics and additional functionality.
To explore a breakdown of each state's BEAD final proposal data submission, click here. For an explanation of the Tracker, see the FAQs.
$19.94 Billion
BEAD deployment spend
3,949,186
Locations served
$5,786
State average cost per location
$21.66 Billion
BEAD remaining funds
The longest digital skills workshop ever.
We're going for a world record!
This September (24 and 25), we’ll deliver 25 hours of global live training in digital skills - including AI, online safety, workforce readiness, and more.
These programs are meant to serve YOUR community
The Digital Divide is...
15.7 million
Americans who don't have access to broadband (high-speed internet)
81 million
Americans who can't afford broadband or know why adoption matters
15.1 million
Americans who don't have an internet device (laptop or computer) to use
25th anniversary news and notes
NEW DATA: What does the Digital Divide look like in 2026?
Connected Nation study reveals internet pricing disparities, highlights need for standardized pricing
Connected Nation and AT&T announce initiative to equip Kentucky parents and guardians with 100 laptops and digital skills training
How one group of students is leveraging a Connected Nation program to help adults improve their lives
Northern Kentucky area partners announce donation of 50 laptops, launch of free digital skills training for local residents
Connected Nation celebrates 25 years of service with its 15th Best Places to Work honor
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