On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. During the "Broadband and Brews" event hosted by Connected Nation, Vernonburg Group, and Sandborn our host Grant Ahlbrand speaks with three broadband industry leaders. The discussion covers everything from digital equity and broadband funding to day-to-day responsibilities of broadband leaders.

RELATED LINKS:
Vernonburg Group
Ookla
NWS
Alex Jeffery, Senior Public Policy Manager, Vernonburg Group Linkedin Profile
Bryan Darr, VP of Government Affairs, Ookla
Lee Morreale, Sales Executive, NWS

Past Broadband Nation Expo podcasts episodes:
On the road: Inside Broadband Nation Expo 2024 (Part 1)
Broadband Nation Expo 2024: How broadband connectivity can help individuals become successful in the digital age

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Nation Expo. We talk with two experts about the importance of broadband in many aspects of everyday life. Learn how connectivity is bringing more people together than ever before. 


RELATED LINKS:
Miami Dale College
Eutelsat Oneweb
Jorge Gonzalez, Business Innovation Center, Miami Dale College, Linkedin Profile
Martin Marshall, Senior Sales Engineer Services & Platforms, Eutelstat Oneweb, Linkedin Profile

On this episode of Connected Nation, we begin our coverage from Broadband Nation Expo. At this broadband conference attendees learn from 120+ industry and government leaders as they discuss relevant topics and supply them with tangible takeaways across 2 1/2 days of in-depth, high-quality programming.

We speak with leaders in the industry about workforce development challenges, the parallels between wireless and wireline broadband, and upcoming broadband trends.

RELATED LINKS:
Broadband Nation Expo
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Communication Devices, Inc.
David Stehlin, CEO, TIA, Linkedin Profile
Adam Cady, VP Sales & Business Development, CDI, Linkedin Profile

On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership at Total Telecom about a new event that’s focused on connecting “every community in the Western US with next-generation communications infrastructure.”

From cutting-edge technologies to proven broadband strategies – we’ll find out what topics, speakers, and innovations you can expect to explore during the inaugural Broadband Communities Summit WEST. 

Recommended Links:
BBC WEST REGISTRATION
Brad Randall's LinkedIn

Today, we’re gearing up for one of the most exciting events in the broadband space – the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo in Washington, D.C.

On this episode, we are joined by leadership at Questex to discuss why this expo is where leaders and innovators come together to talk about the future of broadband and digital inclusion.

Recommended Links:
Broadband Nation Expo Registration Link
Alejandro's LinkedIn

On this episode of Connected Nation, we wrap our coverage from Mountain Connect 2024 as we sit down with the State Broadband Director from the Buckeye State to discuss the state's broadband strategic plan and the future if connectivity in Ohio. 

Related Links:
BroadbandOhio
Mountain Connect

Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD

On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with Sally Doty, who serves as the Director of the State Broadband Office for Mississippi, better known as BEAM. 

Related links:
Broadband Expansion & Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM)
Newby Ventures - Internet Exchange Points
Connected Nation IXPs

Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD

On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with  Director of State and Local Government Partnerships at ready.net.  Plus, we sit down with a representative from the University of Illinois to discuss the Illinois Broadband Lab and catch up with the team at Digitunity to learn how the nonprofit is expanding its work to reach more Americans in need.

Related Links:
Ready.net
Illinois Broadband Initiative, Univ. of Illinois
Digitunity

Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado.

We talk with leadership at Nokia and discuss the company's movement into rural America, it's "network in a box" program, and the one thing everyone is getting wrong about the company.

Recommended Links:
Stefaan Vanhastel's LinkedIn
More about "Network in a Box"

Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado.

We talk with a leader at the Fiber Optics Network about the need for regulations surrounding a critical broadband job, AND we talk with the leader of a new telecom school that's approaching training in a new way.

Related Links:
Mountain Connect
The FO (Fiber Optics) Network
Telecom Tech School

Mountain Connect 2024 series
Opening episode
The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan
The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now
Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company
Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab
BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi
How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD