Keeping Women’s History Month Alive for the next generation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (March 29, 2023) – I recently had a discussion with a friend about the dynamics of female friendships after dealing with some bullying amongst my daughter and some friends. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “girls are mean.” As the mom of a 12-year-old girl, I can tell you that yes, they are — they just are. The …

Connected Nation named among Best Places to Work for the 12th time as it seeks to expand workforce nationally  

Bowling Green, Kentucky (March 15, 2023) – Connected Nation (CN) has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is the 12th time the national nonprofit, based in Bowling Green, Ky., has received the honor. “This is one of the greatest honors our company can receive because it comes from the input …

Good advice, big dreams: The women of Connected Nation share what every young girl should know about shaping the future they want

Bowling Green, Kentucky (March 8, 2023) – It takes a bit of inspiration, a little good advice, and a lot of hard work  to do what is needed to find a career you love while also creating positive change in the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, we asked the women of Connected Nation (CN) to share their thoughts …

Faster Internet & Lower Cost: How IXPs are changing the way communities get connected

Bowling Green, Ky. (February 23, 2023) – Connected Nation and Newby Ventures recently announced a new partnership that’s working to bring Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) to 125+ target communities. This technology will help provide faster, more reliable internet connections to unserved and underserved areas of the United States.  Vice President of State Government Affairs at Connected Nation, Tom Cox, recently …

Faster Internet & Lower Cost: How IXPs are changing the way communities get connected

Bowling Green, Ky. (February 23, 2023) – Connected Nation and Newby Ventures recently announced a new partnership that’s working to bring Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) to 125+ target communities. This technology will help provide faster, more reliable internet connections to unserved and underserved areas of the United States.  Vice President of State Government Affairs at Connected Nation, Tom Cox, recently …

Connected Nation, network interconnection pioneer Hunter Newby form joint venture to build, operate Internet Exchange Points in 125+ regional hub communities across America

JV aims to ‘democratize’ network interconnection, establish carrier-neutral IXP facilities in unserved markets—including the 14 states that lack them Fort Lauderdale, Florida (January 30, 2023) – At the Metro Connect 2023 event in South Florida today, national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN) announced that it has formed a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with network interconnection pioneer Hunter Newby to pursue the …

Broadband assessment to kick off in Young County, community invited to take survey beginning January 30

Young County, Texas (January 30, 2022) – The Young County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), today announced the launch of a broadband assessment. The committee is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the community’s internet needs and …

Broadband assessment coming to Archer County, residents invited to take survey beginning January 30

Archer County, Texas (January 30, 2022) – The Archer County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), today announced the launch of a broadband assessment beginning January 30. The committee is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the community’s …

Baylor County to launch broadband engagement January 23, seeks input from community

Baylor County, Texas (January 23, 2023) – The Baylor County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is announcing the launch of a broadband engagement beginning January 23. The committee is asking residents, business owners, educational leaders, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the …

A year of living on the edge: looking over the precipice of the Digital Divide and seeing great change ahead

by Jessica Denson, Communications DirectorConnected Nation Louisville, Ky (December 13, 2022) – It’s been a year of “living on the edge” for millions of Americans trying to bridge the Digital Divide. If you saw the emails I receive weekly, sometimes daily, as the Communications Director for Connected Nation, from moms and dads, teachers, ranchers, rural residents, and others, you’d understand …