Gray County, Texas (January 27, 2022) – The Gray County Broadband Committee, comprised of local stakeholders spanning business, education, government, and healthcare, just launched efforts to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The Committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is asking every resident, business, community organization, rancher, and public official to share their input through a brief …
Wichita County launching county-wide broadband engagement
Wichita County, Texas (October 29, 2021) – The Wichita County Broadband Committee invites local stakeholders, community residents, and media to attend a special kickoff event on Thursday, November 4th at 7:00pm to discuss expanding and improving broadband access, adoption, and use throughout the county. Attendees will learn more about broadband access in Wichita County, the Connected Communities program at Connected …
Connected Nation’s VP of Digital Inclusion to lead FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council as Chair
Washington, DC (October 20, 2021) – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just announced that Heather Gate, Vice President of Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation, will serve as Chair of its Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC). “Heather has been a tireless advocate for digital equity and inclusion across the country,” said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation. “The pandemic revealed …
How’s Your Broadband Connection? Bastrop County Launches Effort to Expand Internet Access
Bastrop County, TX (July 23, 2020) – The Bastrop County Broadband Committee launched a new effort today to help expand and improve internet access for all county residents, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. “Access to healthcare through the internet is key to providing our community with vital information as well as effective care,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County …
How’s Your Broadband Connection? Bastrop County Launches Effort to Expand Internet Access
Bastrop County, TX (July 23, 2020) – The Bastrop County Broadband Committee launched a new effort today to help expand and improve internet access for all county residents, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. “Access to healthcare through the internet is key to providing our community with vital information as well as effective care,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County …
Help Improve High-Speed Internet Access for Walker County’s Families, Businesses, Farmers, and Schools
Walker County, TX (January 15, 2020) – The Walker County Broadband Committee just launched a new effort to identify solutions for expanding and improving access to broadband (high-speed internet) across the county. The committee, made up of local leaders and stakeholders, is working with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to develop a Technology Action Plan for the entire area—and they’re …
How is Your Connection? Help Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Wharton County
Wharton County, TX (December 4, 2019) – Local leaders and stakeholders in Wharton County are taking action to improve high-speed internet (broadband) connections for residents, businesses, and others across the county. The Wharton County Broadband Committee, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), has launched work to develop a county-wide Technology Action Plan. “Having reliable, affordable internet impacts everything …
