Lexington, Kentucky (June 14, 2022) – Like many other workers across the country, I began a fully remote job during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because Connected Nation is committed to connectivity for all, we are no strangers to remote work and, therefore, my at-home office setup and onboarding process was seamless. The ability to continue meaningful work during …
Statement from Connected Nation Chairman and CEO Thomas W. Ferree on the Biden Administration’s Efforts to Reduce Broadband Costs
Washington, DC. (May 9, 2022) – Thomas W. Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement today regarding their efforts to make broadband more affordable for millions of Americans: “Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced commitments from the nation’s 20 leading service providers to make high-speed, high-quality internet plans available for …
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 …
Connected Nation wins five Telly Awards, including two silver distinctions
Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 23, 2023) – Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to expand broadband use and adoption across the country, has received five awards in the 44th Annual Telly Awards. Established in 1979, the Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. This prestigious awards program annually receives more than 12,000 entries from all …
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 …
The Digital Divide at home: How Connected Nation helps bridge the gap in digital literacy by encouraging teens to share their tech skills
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (May 18, 2023) — It’s 10:30 on a school night, and Olivia and her mom have been struggling for hours to submit a school project online. A third grader, Olivia has been home sick for the last two weeks, so her assignment needs to be turned in electronically — before midnight. For many of Olivia’s classmates, something …
How the Affordable Connectivity Program keeps families connected nationwide
Nashville, Tennessee (May, 16, 2023) – For the past decade, many families, businesses, and community organizations have silently struggled to afford the broadband (high-speed internet) connection they need to complete simple, day-to-day tasks. Internet connection is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for our society to grow and improve. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has worked to create benefit …
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, …
Recent study on Texas libraries shows ongoing need for digital literacy programs
Austin, Texas (May 10, 2023) – In March, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission released a study, called Texas Public Libraries: Serving Communities to Enhance Digital Literacy. Data for this study was gathered from over 300 librarians throughout the state. According to the report, libraries provide over $70 million in training, both in the form of classes and one-on-one instruction. …
Connected Nation wins four international awards, including the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts’ highest honor
Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 9, 2023) – Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to expand broadband use and adoption across the country, has been recognized with four 29th Annual Communicator Awards. These international awards are presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) in honor of creative excellence among communications professionals. CN’s communications team won AIVA’s highest …
Connecting small businesses to the world: The internet’s role in entrepreneurship – Day 5, Que Pasa Tacos
Bowling Green, Kentucky (May 5, 2023) – Today is the last day of Connected Nation’s Small Business Week blog series, and we are exploring one of the hardest industries to start and succeed in, restaurants. We featured Antonio Zamora, the 21-year-old manager of Jump Air Zone, on Wednesday. Today, we want to highlight his role with another small business. Antonio …