Happy Veterans Day from everyone at #ConnectedNation 🇺🇸

We are honoring Veterans Day by recognizing our employees, their spouses, and family members who have served our country and are still serving today! #VeteransDay

NEW PODCAST🎙️ What do BEAD awardees need to know now?

The latest #ConnectedNation podcast explores the challenges and opportunities ahead for broadband deployment, from permitting delays to workforce shortages and fiber infrastructure.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/AOSigmaTech

Did you know that #ConnectedNation set a Guinness World Record? 🥇

Go behind the scenes with us in our latest vlog and discover how we earned the title for the longest internet literacy live stream!

Watch here: bit.ly/4f1kZPh #CNWorldRecord

ICYMI: #ConnectedNation’s Brent Legg was featured on Field Notes – The Infrastructure Podcast to discuss the often-overlooked connections that keep broadband networks running.

🎧 Watch or listen to the conversation here: bit.ly/4B677fY

🏆 We set a Guinness World Records title for the longest internet literacy live stream.

On Nov. 20, we're sharing what we learned from 25 hours of teaching digital skills around the clock.

Register to join #ConnectedNation and @USDLA 👉 bit.ly/WorldRecordLes…

A new #ConnectedNation study found a strong relationship between broadband adoption & positive health outcomes across the U.S.

David Nunnally joined @OfficialRFDTV to discuss the findings + what they mean for rural communities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4iFTEmO #Telehealth

Start your work week with some feel-good content! 💙

In just 2 minutes, see how #ConnectedNation partnered with local organizations to help justice-impacted Los Angeles residents build digital skills and confidence.

🎥 youtu.be/m9IfK9Qz5lw

All 50 states’ BEAD final proposals have been signed!🥳

California has signed its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program award agreement, becoming the last of the 50 states to do so.

🔗: benton.org/headlines/all-…’-bead-final-proposals-signed

One of the many benefits of the Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, program is the community engagement encouraged between the students and adults around them. One of the most prevalent places we connect with them is at the FBLA conferences each year. connectednation.org/programs/teens…

Did you know #ConnectedNation has a BEAD Tracker? 👀

Our tracker compiles and aggregates data directly from published state BEAD final proposals, making it easier to explore the latest information in one place.

Check it out! → connectednation.org/bead-tracker

New Mexico seeks public input on digital equity standard 🛜

Nearly 23% of New Mexicans lack a computer; the standard aims to address gaps in devices, connectivity, skills, and online safety. READ HERE: bit.ly/47Yq6fi #ConnectedNation

Technology doesn't have to be intimidating! 💻

Watch one of #ConnectedNation's sessions, "From Confused to Confident: Tech Basics for Beginners & Late Adopters," from 25 Hours. One Connected World.

Simple ways to build digital skills and confidence! → bit.ly/4sJuXuq

#ConnectedNation and AT&T worked with Los Angeles community partners Homeboy Industries, the Center for Employment Opportunities, and The Prism Way to give justice-impacted adults refurbished laptops and hands-on digital skills training.

WATCH NOW: ow.ly/tP665103Wb0

🎙️On this episode of #ConnectedNation, we're talking with Rylie Bryand of Centric Fiber about how the company has grown from just two customers to nearly 35,000 and what's next for its expanding fiber network.

🔗LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/4iBu6Y8

How do you teach the world digital skills in 25 hours? 🌎💻

Join #ConnectedNation on Nov. 20 for a FREE webinar as we share behind-the-scenes lessons and takeaways from our record-breaking livestream!

Register here: bit.ly/3X2X0cd @USDLA

New guidance is here for the next round of BEAD funding!

The NTIA has released additional details to help states and broadband providers navigate the supplemental funding process. Here's what you need to know.

LINK: bit.ly/4zyFXNJ #ConnectedNation

Ever see a weird image, meme, or slang term online and wonder, “What the heck is that?” 👀

#ConnectedNation’s Chris McGovern shares tips for identifying unfamiliar images, finding their sources, and understanding trending online terms.

Check it out ➡️ bit.ly/4zgwxWp

Digital equity grants should prioritize impact over paperwork. #ConnectedNation has submitted recommendations to NTIA to streamline applications, reduce burden on community partners, and support meaningful outcome measurement.

Read those comments here👉 bit.ly/4iv5RdM

What's it take to earn a world record? Find out in under 5 minutes.

#ConnectedNation's Lily McCoy chronicled our recent World Record-earning event from prep to the middle-of-the-night moments. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=NslzY8…

DON'T MISS: #ConnectedNation study highlights broadband adoption and population health outcomes in the U.S.: ow.ly/FuUb5102CEL