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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December 10, 2025 What it's like to build broadband in some of the most remote states in America
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk to two technicians about building broadband in some of the most rural areas in America - Wyoming, and Montana.
We also put them on the spot by asking them to build a STEAM packet for local kids. This is what happened.
Recommended links:
Range.net
Goodera
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].

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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December 03, 2025 This company won Calix's innovative partner of the year award
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On today's episode of Connected Nation, we ask what it takes to win the partner award for innovation given by Calix every year. The answer: be a disruptor.
We'll talk with the CEO and Co-founder of Camvio about winning the award and find out how the company has been and is approaching innovation including leveraging AI years before AI was "cool."
Recommended links:
Jennifer Logsdon, CEO & Co-founder, Camvio LinkedIn

Camvio website
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].

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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15min
December 03, 2025 Like bees to honey: This was the sweetest booth at any broadband conference in 2025
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On this episode on Connected Nation, we chat with Chris Homan, Telecom Vertical Leader for Paymentus, about the company's multi-vertical payment platform, their partnership with Calix, and their show-stopping conference booth!
Recommended links:
Calix ConneXions 2025
Paymentus website
Chris Homan 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].

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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11min
November 24, 2025 Google partners to set industry standards for data center infrastructure
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with Google's Head of Global Quality and Commissioning to discuss how industry leaders are coming together to set standards for data center infrastructure.
Find out how your company can get involved and why setting a standard now is important for AI in the future.
Related links:
Google
Gino Tozzi's Linkedin
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) details data center quality management

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].

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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14min
November 20, 2025 How Connected Nation is evolving digital skills training to help you understand and use AI
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we examine digital skills training and what it takes to evolve from the basics - like learning to use email and the internet - to really mastering emerging trends like AI.
Related links:
AI Literacy Resource Hub
Digital Literacy and Learning Program
Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T
Digital Works
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23min
November 19, 2025 The new blueprint for building broadband networks
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On this special episode of Connected Nation, we talk to leadership from the broadband program office at Cisco Systems.
Learn about the new blueprint they're taking for building the networks that power your connectivity. Plus, we talk about AI, AI pods, and the company's broadband innovation centers.
Recommended links:
Robin Olds' LinkedIn
Cisco webpage
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21min
November 19, 2025 Mapping Joy: How Connected Nation is building a more connected, inclusive, and joyful future
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we have a special guest - Chairman and CEO of our national nonprofit, Tom Ferree.
We'll discuss what it means to map joy in the workplace AND find out how Connected Nation can help broadband leaders do everything from tackle AI to more easily tracking BEAD compliance.
Recommended links:
Tom Ferree Linkedin
Canopy Good Business Summit
Connected Nation website

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34min
November 12, 2025 From the badlands to the prairies: Montana’s Broadband Director shares her approach to connecting Big Sky Country
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we're taking you to Big Sky Country for a conversation with the Montana State Broadband Director. We ask her how she and her team are implementing the ConnectMT Broadband Program in a place that attracts people because it's wild and rural.
Recommended links:
Montana Broadband Office website
Misty Ann Giles Linkedin
BEAD Program (NTIA webpage)
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32min
November 05, 2025 Now or never: How one industry veteran is building a people-first future in broadband
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On this episode on Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Calix ConneXions 2025, taking place in Las Vegas Nevada.
We talk with one man who just struck out on his own in the telecom and broadband industry. Find out how he's planning to leverage his 25 years in the business to help others and why he believes it was "now or never."
Editor's note: The host, Jessica Denson, misspoke and said Mr. Rene had 35 years in the business. It is actually 25.
Recommended links:
Calix ConneXions 2025
Waypoint 33 website
Randall Rene LinkedIn
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26min
October 29, 2025 New game. New rules. The show broadband providers don't want to miss
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On this episode on Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from rom Calix ConneXions 2025, which took place in Las Vegas in mid-October.
We sat down with the Corporate VP of Marketing for Calix to discuss innovating customer success, implementing a smarter AI, and using a little showmanship to drive the messages home.
Recommended links:
Calix ConneXions 2025
Scott Neuman Calix Corporate Vice President of Marketing LinkedIn
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25min

FAQs about Connected Nation:

How many episodes does Connected Nation have?

The podcast currently has 244 episodes available.