Connected Nation to Map Broadband Technology in Minnesota

Washington, DC – Connected Nation is excited to announce a comprehensive broadband mapping initiative designed to assess current broadband availability across Minnesota and determine where broadband is not available. The broadband inventory will inform the next steps to deliver broadband to all residents across the state.
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Path to Economic Recovery Must Address Key Broadband Challenges for Consumers

Coral Gables-Miami, Florida: State, local and national leaders must focus more attention on the consumer side of America's broadband challenge. So say data from a new report by Connected Nation, as well as some of the nation’s top leaders who have come together for a summit on the topic, including U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, of South Carolina. The summit, entitled “Digital Pathways to US Economic Recovery and Prosperity,” is being held this week in Miami, Florida and is co-chaired by Bill Kennard and Michael Powell (both former FCC Chairmen and top technology advisors to presidential candidates Obama and McCain respectively).

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Connected Nation Praises Congress’ Passage of Broadband Data Improvement Act

Washington, DC: Today, Connected Nation, a national 501c3 non-profit known widely for its ability to improve digital inclusion, hailed the passage of S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act, in both chambers of the U.S. Congress.
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