Connected Nation

By Jessica Denson

This is Connected Nation – an award-winning podcast focused on all things broadband. From closing the Digital Divide to simply improving your internet speeds, we talk technology topics that impact

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The podcast currently has 244 episodes available.

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April 15, 2026 From India to the U.S.: The global push to transform broadband
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we chat about a new "attraction" at the Connected America Conference - an India pavilion. Find out why companies from the other side of the globe were here to talk American connectivity.
Recommended links:
Hardik Soni LinkedIn
Nav Wireless Technologies
Ravi Joni LinkedIn
Unified Reach

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22min
April 14, 2026 Inside Connected America: Why broadband growth depends on collaboration
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we are live at the Connected America Conference in Dallas. We speak with Rob Chambers, Managing Director of Total Telecom about what’s next for Connected America and why face-to-face collaboration is critical to expanding broadband access nationwide.
Recommended links:
Connected America Conference
Total Telecom
Rob Chambers LinkedIn

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20min
April 08, 2026 Going the second mile: How a women‑founded RevOps firm is transforming ISPs
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On today’s podcast, we’re diving into the world of digital transformation, RevOps, and how ISPs can streamline operations from customer service to infrastructure.
We’re talking with leadership from one company working across North America and beyond — helping organizations connect their systems, automate workflows, and build the future of operational efficiency.
Recommended links:
Second Mile website
Hannah Collins LinkedIn
Second Mile blog (RevOps, HubSpot, Integrations)
Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide.
From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help. To learn more, email us at [email protected].

This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide.
Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]

With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights.
Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.
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48min
March 25, 2026Decentralize to stabilize: How distributed data saves money, protects privacy, and boosts resiliency
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we’ll explore how StorX is disrupting traditional cloud storage with decentralized, blockchain-powered solutions—in what they say is delivering privacy, cost savings, and resilience through a global network of thousands of nodes.
Plus, we’ll discuss how it impacts everything from digital empowerment to the future of broadband infrastructure.
Recommended links:
StorX Network website
StorX LinkedIn
StorX Twitter
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27min
March 18, 2026 Preventing disaster before it strikes: The company that provides early warning signs that your network is at risk
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we're back at the Broadband Nation Expo to talk about early warning signs, those little simple things that let you know that something's wrong with your broadband network before the whole network goes down. We talk with a company that makes it possible to stop disaster before it occurs.
Recommended links:
Asentria website
John's LinkedIn
Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide.
From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help. To learn more, email us at [email protected].

This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide.
Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]

With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights.
Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.
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19min
March 11, 2026 Meet the VP of the Internet of Things
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you back to the Broadband Nation Expo taking place in Orlando, Florida. This time we have a very special guest, the man who calls himself the Vice President of Internet of Things. Find out if he's serious or not!
Recommended links:
MasTec website
Richard's LinkedIn

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22min
March 04, 2026 The craft of broadband compliance: How to avoid review after review after review
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with an expert in broadband compliance about what to do in advance to avoid going through review after review after review.
Recommended links:
Alvarez and Marsal site
Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide.
From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help. To learn more, email us at [email protected].

This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide.
Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]

With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights.
Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.
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24min
February 25, 2026 Is BEAD the worst thing to happen to rural America? Why one industry insider says "yes"
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance. Learn how they work with co-ops and family ISPs to help them stay ahead of the curve, what it's like working with the state broadband office in Minnesota, and why they believe BEAD is one of the worst things to happen to rural broadband in America.
Recommended links:
Minnesota Telecom Alliance website
Brent's LinkedIn
Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide.
From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help. To learn more, email us at [email protected].

This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide.
Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]

With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights.
Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.
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26min
February 18, 2026 The challenge of connecting a Native reservation with borders crossing Canada and the US
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Broadband Nation Expo taking place in Orlando, Florida. And we're doing so by telling a story from Montana, one of two tribes, two nations, and the effort to connect an entire reservation across borders.
Recommended links:
Fort Belknap Indian Community
Donald Long Knife LinkedIn

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24min
February 11, 2026 How the Choctaw Nation is leading the way on Tribal broadband
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On today’s podcast, we’re talking with the Tribal Broadband Leader for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
We’ll explore how one of the largest federally recognized tribes is tackling connectivity challenges, leading fiber initiatives, and shaping broadband policy for Tribal communities nationwide.
Coming Thursday, April 2, 2026: register for the Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Recommended links:
Robert Griffin LinkedIn
Choctaw Nation LinkedIn
Choctaw Nation website
Fiber Broadband Association
Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points
Over the past 25 years, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team has built trusted, collaborative relationships with state broadband offices, local communities, and broadband providers nationwide.
From tracking deployment progress… to asset mapping… to delivering clear, data‑driven insights for stakeholders — Connected Nation’s experts are ready to help. To learn more, email us at [email protected].

This September, Connected Nation is attempting a world record — a 25‑hour global digital skills marathon, celebrating 25 years of impact. We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and watch‑party hosts who want to make history and expand digital opportunity worldwide.
Learn more at connectednation.org or email us at [email protected]

With 25 years of experience, Connected Nation’s Engineering and Technical Services team helps states and providers verify build‑outs, track progress, and deliver clear, data‑driven insights.
Learn more by emailing [email protected] with the subject line ETS.
...more
44min

FAQs about Connected Nation:

How many episodes does Connected Nation have?

The podcast currently has 244 episodes available.