Austin, TX (November 2, 2020) – The Governor’s Broadband Development Council just released their first report, which highlights the state of broadband (high-speed internet) connectivity in unserved areas across Texas. As communities and state leaders digest the details of this report, Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) wants to applaud Governor Greg Abbott’s support of the Council and efforts to close the Digital …
How’s Your Internet Connection? Lake County Launches New Effort to Expand Broadband Access
Published on: October 29, 2020Lake County, Mich. (October 29, 2020) – The Lake County Broadband Committee has launched a new initiative to help expand and improve high-speed internet (broadband) access for all county residents, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. The county will leverage the Connected Community Engagement Program, in partnership with Connected Nation (CN), to develop a Technology Action Plan that addresses …
Gov. Whitmer announces initiatives to increase high-speed internet across Michigan
Published on: October 8, 2020$12.7 million in Connecting Michigan Communities grants and launch of Connecting Michigan Taskforce will expand broadband infrastructure statewide The following press release was issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office on October 8, 2020 LANSING, Mich. — Creating fair and equal access for every Michigander to compete in the 21st century was at the core of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement today at the …
New Broadband Coverage Maps Provide New Insights About Internet Access Across Michigan
Published on: October 6, 2020Lansing, MI. (October 6, 2020) – Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan) has released new broadband coverage maps for the entire state. These updated maps now include additional community feedback and internet service provider input as well as on-the-ground field validation data. “Getting a better picture of who has coverage and who doesn’t is a critical first step to closing the …
New Census Data Shows Broadband Adoption Rates Inching Up, Mobile Connectivity Growing in Importance
Published on: September 24, 2020Bowling Green, Ky (September 24, 2020) – New data from the United States Census Bureau reveal higher broadband adoption rates in 2019 than in the prior year — an ongoing trend in the United States. And just last week, the Census Bureau released the first round of its data from the American Community Survey (ACS), which includes broadband adoption data. …
New Partnership to Bring Better Broadband to Lake Cities
Published on: September 22, 2020Denton County, TX (September 22, 2020) – The Lake Cities Broadband Committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), launched a new effort today to improve broadband (high-speed internet) access for families, businesses, and communities across Denton County, Texas. “Internet connection is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for people living in Denton County,” said Michael Barnhart, City …