AT&T’s K-12 homework gap program is helping students nationwide participate in connected learning Austin, Texas (April 12, 2021) – As students and teachers cross the threshold into a full year of remote learning, AT&T and leading nonprofit Connected Nation are continuing to work to put the connectivity solutions vital to education into the hands of those who need it most. …
Your input needed to develop a plan to improve internet access and speeds across Lampasas and San Saba counties
Lampasas and San Saba Counties, TX. (April 6, 2021) – The Central Texas Council of Government (CTCOG) just launched work to develop a Technology Action Plan that will provide immediate and long-term solutions to improving internet access and speeds across Lampasas and San Saba counties. The committee consisting of local stakeholders is in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to develop …
Connected Nation Texas’ State Program Director testifies before state lawmakers on bill to expand broadband services
State-level broadband best practices identified, shared with state House and Senate members Austin, Texas (March 24, 2021) – State Senators are considering a bipartisan bill “relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.” Senate Bill 5 was joint-authored by Senators Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills), Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), and Royce West (D-Dallas). Members of the …
Texas Representative fights to bring broadband to rural areas
The following press release was issued by the office of Rep. Roger Williams on March 23, 2021. Media should contact Halee Dobbins at Halee.Dobbins@mail.house.gov. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Roger Williams (TX-25) today introduced the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act to help bring critical access to broadband to rural and low-income communities. The bill would create a $10 billion State Broadband Program …
Texas county releases findings and recommendations for improving internet access, speeds
Interactive map provides residents, businesses, farmers with key data points about broadband access in their area Walker County, Texas (March 17, 2021) – The Walker County Broadband Committee just announced its findings and recommendations for improving broadband (high-speed internet) access and speeds across the county. “I’m very excited to see the process of bringing broadband internet to the rural areas …
Input needed to develop a plan to improve internet access and speeds across Shackelford and Throckmorton counties
Shackelford and Throckmorton Counties, TX. (March 11, 2021) – The Shackelford and Throckmorton Counties Broadband Committee has launched work to develop a Technology Action Plan that will provide immediate and long-term solutions to improve internet access and speeds across both counties. The committee consisting of local stakeholders is in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to develop the plan. Shackelford …
Shelby County committee needs your input on work to improve high-speed internet access and use across county
Shelby County, Texas (February 3, 2021) – The Shelby County Broadband Committee launched today its work to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is looking at both immediate and long-term solutions for improving high-speed internet access, adoption, and use across the county. “Having reliable internet impacts everything from remote …
Your input needed to develop a plan to improve internet access and speeds across DeWitt and Lavaca Counties
Joint effort is 15th community to take part in Connected Nation Texas’ statewide work to connect more Texans DeWitt and Lavaca Counties, Texas (January 29, 2021) – The DeWitt and Lavaca Counties’ Joint Broadband Committee just launched work to develop a Technology Action Plan that will provide immediate and long-term solutions to improving internet access and speeds across both counties. …
Houston County committee seeks your input on internet access and speeds in neighborhoods and rural areas of the county
Houston County, Texas (January 29, 2021) – The Houston County Broadband Committee recently launched work to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The committee, which is partnering with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to make the project possible, is made up of local stakeholders who are focused on finding solutions for improving internet connectivity countywide. “We have all experienced the …
Newton County committee needs your input on work to improve high-speed internet access and use across county
Newton County, Texas (January 22, 2021) – The Newton County Broadband Committee just launched its work to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is looking at both immediate and long-term solutions for improving high-speed internet access, adoption, and use across the county. “The importance of having reliable internet access …