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Connected Nation
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 all of us, our families, and our communities.
The podcast was honored in 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. In addition, the podcast received Awards of Distinction in the same category in 2025, 2023, and 2022.
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Connected Nation
How we can bring high-speed internet access to more rural communities
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Texas Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson who was working to bring high-speed internet access to more people long before the pandemic highlighted its importance.
He shares his advice for leaders across the country on how to more effectively work toward expanding access and tells us how he believes it benefits rural communities, the agriculture industry, and healthcare options for all.
Learn more about Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=56
Learn more about Connected Nation Texas
https://connectednation.org/texas/
Texas residents: Provide feedback and input on the current state broadband coverage maps
https://connectednation.org/texas/mapping-analysis/
