ABOUT CONNECTED NATION MICHIGAN
Creating better economic & life opportunities by expanding access, adoption, & use of broadband.
Connected Nation Michigan, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Public Service Commission, and Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, is working to ensure that all Michiganders can experience the benefits of broadband. The resources provided here are intended to improve the access, adoption, and use of broadband and connected technologies across every Michigan community in improve quality of life.
Bringing Health Care Home:
Telehealth Trends in Rural Michigan
This 2021 study builds upon groundbreaking research Connected Nation Michigan released just before the pandemic in late February 2020.
Click "learn more" to explore the key findings, new insights, and clear guidance this new study provides on how we can approach telehealth needs in rural America.
Emergency Broadband
Benefit Program
Click the below link to learn more about the internet discount program.
You can also locate which Michigan internet service providers are offering the discount by heading to our interactive map here and clicking on the "Emergency Broadband Benefit" option.
What we're up to in Michigan// Stay connected.
Letter from the Executive Director
Latest News
Learn more about the ways we’ve been working to close the Digital Divide and where we’re already having an impact.
This holiday season, let’s sound the alarm on broadband access for all
December 9, 2021New data make a case for expanded, permanent telehealth coverage for Medicare patients
December 8, 2021New data shows the top factor for choosing a home broadband provider is NOT cost
November 1, 2021Teleworking Support Center launch: How residents in both Michigan and Wisconsin will benefit
October 26, 2021Press Releases
Stay up to date with our latest Press Release!
Connected Nation congratulates Alan Davidson on his Senate confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information & NTIA Administrator
January 12, 2022New data: Connect K-12 report shows 59% of U.S. school districts now meet FCC internet connectivity benchmark
January 10, 2022FCC LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
January 3, 2022Department of Commerce’s NTIA Publishes First ACCESS BROADBAND Report
December 27, 2021Keep Up With Us
Report: K-12 connectivity on the rise, but work still needed
"Even though this new data is encouraging, more action is needed to increase internet access & connectivity for students," - Emily Jordan, VP Connect K-12
All the details here: https://bit.ly/3K4sGDc
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Gov. Whitmer creates Michigan Infrastructure Office
“Coordinating investments across infrastructure types will be critical to ensuring federal resources are spent efficiently," -Eric Frederick, Executive Director of #ConnectedNation Michigan
Read more: https://bit.ly/3fmxXbh
NEW REPORT: Connect K-12 report shows 59% of U.S. school districts now meet FCC internet connectivity benchmark
Progress is being made, but 28M students still attend schools lacking adequate broadband.
Read the story in @MCritical - https://bit.ly/3riPp5Z
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Connect K-12 Report Shows 59% of U.S. School Districts Now Meet FCC Internet Connectivity Benchmark
Find out the key takeaways and the current school connectivity data for funding year 2021. Read here from @MCritical : https://bit.ly/3fD20vz #ConnectedNation
Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
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