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Connect South Carolina Report Demonstrates Broadband is Key to Higher Business Revenues

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:05:00 GMT

A newly released study by Connect South Carolina shows businesses with broadband have a clear advantage in revenue and thus potential job creation over businesses without it.

(PRWeb September 01, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8765109.htm

Connect Minnesota Names Hoffman Program Manager

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Connect Minnesota announces the hiring of William Hoffman as the nonprofit’s program manager.

(PRWeb August 31, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8759501.htm

New Connected Texas Report Reveals Broadband Key to Higher Business Revenue

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:05:41 GMT

Survey confirms opportunities for technology growth and innovation among business sectors Download the White Paper Access the Findings Follow us on Twitter

(PRWeb August 03, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8691092.htm

Connect Michigan, MPSC Announce New Effort to Expand Broadband Opportunities in Michigan

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Today, Connect Michigan and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) convened the first Collaborative Broadband Committee (CBC) meeting, bringing together stakeholders from across the state.

(PRWeb June 16, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8580275.htm

New Report Shows Broadband is Crucial to Business Revenue, Potential Job Creation

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:20:00 GMT

A new report by Connect Iowa shows businesses with a broadband connection are likely to generate more revenue and jobs. State businesses with high-speed Internet connections report having median annual revenues $300,000 more than businesses without broadband.

(PRWeb June 08, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8547376.htm

Connect Ohio’s Every Citizen Online Broadband Adoption Program Sees Early Success

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT

More than 10,000 Ohio adults have registered for free basic computer training offered throughout the state

(PRWeb May 25, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Connect-Ohio/Every-Citizen-Online/prweb8486740.htm

Connected Nation Unveils Broadband Readiness Index for U.S. Counties

Wed, 18 May 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Connected Nation, a leading national nonprofit technology services organization, today unveiled its Broadband Readiness Index – a powerful new tool that assesses the broadband infrastructure for all 3,219 counties in the United States. The Index shows that counties containing 45.6% of the nation’s households still fall significantly short in meeting National Broadband Plan goals of fixed and mobile broadband access for both current and future needs.

(PRWeb May 18, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8452952.htm

Broadband Key to Higher Business Revenue, but Adoption Lags, According to New Connected Nation Study

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:30:00 GMT

Businesses with broadband bring in $200K more in median annual revenues, but 2.1 million U.S. businesses remain unconnected

(PRWeb May 11, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8416637.htm

Connected Nation Among Top 10 Best Places to Work in Kentucky

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:35:00 GMT

Connected Nation, a leading national nonprofit technology services organization, has been selected as one of the top 10 best places to work in Kentucky for 2011.

(PRWeb April 21, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8333169.htm

Connected Texas Unveils Detailed Assessment of State’s Broadband Capacity

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:40:00 GMT

Report is first step in developing regional plans for expansion of broadband availability and utilization

(PRWeb March 22, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8228423.htm

Connected Nation Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:55:00 GMT

Connected Nation, a national leader in U.S. broadband acceleration, has named John Hamm its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8168846.htm

Connected Nation Salutes Launch of Nation’s First Broadband Map

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:20:00 GMT

Download Fact Sheet Watch: Brian Mefford Remarks on National Map Map is significant milestone in charting America’s broadband deployment.

(PRWeb February 18, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8146053.htm

Michigan Businesses With Broadband Create Jobs, Connect Michigan Report Shows

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A new report by Connect Michigan shows businesses with a broadband connection are likely to generate more revenue and jobs. Michigan businesses with high-speed Internet connections report having median annual revenues $200,000 more than businesses without broadband.

(PRWeb February 10, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8126607.htm

Connected Nation Among Best Places to Work in 2011

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Connected Nation, a leading national nonprofit technology services organization, has been selected as one of the best places to work in Kentucky for 2011. The honor was announced today by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and Best Companies Group.

(PRWeb January 18, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8074038.htm

Connect Ohio Launches Every Citizen Online Broadband Adoption Program

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Partnering libraries and community colleges will offer free computer and broadband training throughout Ohio

(PRWeb December 21, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8032122.htm

Connect South Carolina Releases State’s First Residential Technology Assessment

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:11:35 GMT

Survey of South Carolina Households Demonstrates Need to Improve Adoption and Use of Broadband among Minority, Low-Income, and Rural Populations

(PRWeb November 09, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4766284.htm

Broadband Task Force and Connect Nevada Announce Major Step Forward in State's High-Speed Internet Expansion Effort

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:47:59 GMT

Today, Nevada’s Broadband Task Force and the Connect Nevada initiative release a new statewide broadband assessment marking an important step in the effort to expand high-speed Internet service to all Nevadans. The report, titled Nevada Broadband: Preliminary Overview of Broadband Infrastructure & Adoption in Nevada, is now available on the Connect Nevada website (http://www.connectnv.org) and offers the state’s first look at critical research findings that are vital to efficient planning for Nevada’s broadband expansion efforts.

(PRWeb October 20, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4682294.htm

Connected Nation Programs Receive Funds to Accelerate Broadband-Based Economic Impact

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:14:57 GMT

Recovery Act Funds Will Enable Public-Private Efforts to Accelerate the Impact of Broadband Across State and Local Economies

(PRWeb September 28, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4581934.htm

Chief Information Officer Juan E. Rodríguez Unveils Interactive Map to Increase High-Speed Internet Access and Adoption in Puerto Rico

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:23:26 GMT

Last week, CIO Juan E. Rodríguez announced the launch of Puerto Rico’s first islandwide broadband availability map. The web-based map gives a preliminary view of the broadband landscape in Puerto Rico.

(PRWeb September 20, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4540444.htm

Governor Culver and Iowa Utilities Board Announce Major Step Forward in Iowa's High-Speed Internet Expansion Effort

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:21:53 GMT

Governor Culver and the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) unveiled a major step forward Wednesday in the Connect Iowa initiative. A new, detailed report is now available on the Connect Iowa website (http://www.connectiowa.org) that offers the state’s first look at key broadband market data that will be used to form a clear, strategic plan for broadband expansion in Iowa. The Iowa Broadband: Current Market Analysis & Initial Recommendations for Acceleration of Iowa’s Broadband Market report is a key element in planning to increase high-speed Internet access and adoption across the state.

(PRWeb September 02, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4460834.htm

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development & Connect Alaska Unveil Interactive Map to Increase High-Speed Internet Access and Adoption

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:13:01 GMT

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Commissioner Susan Bell today announced the launch of Alaska’s first statewide broadband availability map. The web-based map is fully interactive and puts powerful tools and information directly into the hands of anyone interested in improving the technological landscape in the Last Frontier State.

(PRWeb September 02, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4458134.htm

Connected Tennessee Awarded Recovery Act Funding to Advance Sustainable Broadband Adoption in Tennessee

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:25:00 GMT

Grant will encourage broadband subscribership and provide computers and training to more than 60,000 at-risk youth across the state

(PRWeb August 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4404334.htm

Connect Ohio Awarded $6.9 million in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Sustainable Broadband Adoption Throughout the State

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:47:26 GMT

Grant will provide more than 200,000 Ohioans with computer training and encourage broadband use

(PRWeb August 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Connect-Ohio/Broadband/prweb4404214.htm

Ohio Broadband Adoption Grows Twice as Fast as the National Average

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Connect Ohio Residential Technology Assessment Reports 66 Percent of Ohio Residents Now Subscribe to Broadband.

(PRWeb July 02, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4213014.htm

Commissioner Staples Releases Statewide Map to Identify Broadband Needs Across Texas

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Map, survey findings identify areas of the state that remain unconnected. More than 96 percent of Texas households have access to home broadband service; however, a quarter of a million households in the Lone Star State — more than all of the households in Vermont — lack access to this critical service. In an effort to close the digital divide, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced the launch of the Texas broadband map, which illustrates the state's broadband landscape; pinpoints unserved areas; identifies types of service; and allows broadband service providers to target future investment.

(PRWeb June 17, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/06/prweb4153424.htm

Connect Alaska Offers Interactive Tools to Improve High-Speed Internet Access

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Connect Alaska, a nonprofit public-private partnership, is now putting valuable tools and information directly into the hands of Alaska residents in an effort to identify areas of the state unserved or underserved by high-speed Internet access.

(PRWeb June 04, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/06/prweb4090844.htm

Connect South Carolina Releases New Broadband Coverage Maps for the Statewide Broadband Initiative

Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Connect South Carolina has launched a powerful new broadband app in the effort to bring affordable, high-speed Internet to the entire state.

(PRWeb May 26, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4049164.htm

Connect Minnesota Launches Powerful Interactive App for Improving Statewide High-Speed Internet

Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

New Broadband Coverage Maps Go Live on Connect Minnesota Website Connect Minnesota has launched a powerful new broadband app in the effort to bring affordable, high-speed Internet to the entire state.

(PRWeb May 25, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4044554.htm

Connect Michigan Releases the First Complete Maps for the Statewide Broadband Initiative

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced yesterday the completion of the first round of broadband maps aimed at promoting technology development and increasing high-speed Internet throughout the state.

(PRWeb May 22, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4037074.htm

Connect Nevada Launches Powerful Interactive App for Improving Statewide High-Speed Internet

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Connect Nevada has launched a powerful new broadband app in the effort to bring quality, high-speed Internet to the entire state.

(PRWeb May 22, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4037034.htm

Connected Nation Testifies on Capitol Hill; Addresses Nation’s Broadband Demand Gap

Fri, 14 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Today, Connected Nation’s Chief Policy Officer Laura Taylor addressed the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet about the importance of increasing broadband adoption to spur broadband expansion.

(PRWeb May 14, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4002494.htm

Connected Nation Launches New Interactive Mapping Tool in Tennessee

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, Connected Nation launched its new interactive broadband mapping platform in its state-based initiative of Tennessee.

(PRWeb February 12, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3596494.htm

Ten More Connected Nation Partner Projects Receive Recovery Act Funding For Broadband Mapping and Planning Initiatives

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Recently, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced grant awards for 10 Connected Nation state-level partner projects. Connected Nation has been selected by these nine states and one United States territory to launch comprehensive broadband mapping and planning initiatives in the interest of increasing broadband accessibility and use.

(PRWeb January 05, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3406274.htm

California State Library Hosts Summit to Improve Internet Access in California Public Libraries

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The California State Library assembled nearly 200 public library leaders, community supporters, broadband providers, and local and state leaders for California’s Opportunity Online Broadband Summit, on December 14 -15, 2009, in Sacramento to discuss how to improve and sustain quality Internet access in California public libraries.

(PRWeb December 16, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3351504.htm

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Hosts Second Summit to Improve Internet Access in Texas Public Libraries

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission assembled more than 270 public library leaders, community supporters, broadband providers, and local and state leaders for Texas’ second Opportunity Online Broadband Summit on November 18 -19, 2009, in San Antonio, to discuss how to improve and sustain high speed Internet access in the Texas public libraries.

(PRWeb November 20, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235124.htm

New Video and Research Shows that Libraries Play a Key Role in Connecting the Disconnected

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

In recent research and activities, Connected Nation has found that libraries, across the country, are playing a critical role in connecting America’s disconnected. And, Americans are already speaking out about how libraries are transforming their families’ lives through broadband. Connected Nation has captured some of these stories in a video called “Connecting America Through Broadband at the Library.” In addition, Connected Nation’s survey research--which was recently filed in a policy brief with the Federal Communications Commission—further validates the important role libraries play as a community technology hub.

(PRWeb October 30, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3134384.htm

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Launches Statewide Effort to Improve Internet Access in Texas Public Libraries

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Library, local, and state leaders come together to discuss new strategies to improve and sustain high-speed Internet access for communities through public libraries. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission assembled nearly 200 public library leaders, community supporters, broadband providers, and local and state leaders for the Texas Opportunity Online Broadband Summit, on Thursday, October 8, 2009, in San Antonio, to discuss how to improve and sustain high quality Internet access in the Texas public libraries. The Texas Opportunity Online Broadband Summit provides an opportunity to understand the value of community partnerships and the possibilities of technology as well as in-depth discussion about possible connectivity solutions and next steps necessary to reach improved connectivity speed.

(PRWeb October 09, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3015624.htm

Connected Nation Partners with Technology Leaders to Apply for Broadband Stimulus Funds to Connect More U.S. Households

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Connected Nation, Intel, Fujitsu, Velocity Micro, and ZT Systems create initiative to enable affordable computers and low-cost broadband service for low-income and unconnected households.

(PRWeb August 14, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Connected_Nation/Every_Citizen_Online/prweb2748324.htm

Iowa Taps Connected Nation to Map Broadband Availability

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Iowa Utilities Board recently named Connected Nation, a national nonprofit, as the designated entity to create a statewide broadband inventory map. The map is expected to serve as a key asset for the state as it seeks to maximize Iowa’s share of the federal broadband stimulus funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

(PRWeb August 13, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2743464.htm

The State of Nevada Names Connected Nation as Its Designated Eligible Entity for Broadband Mapping and Planning Stimulus Funding

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Connected Nation to serve as resource for Nevada's newly formed broadband task force established by Governor Jim Gibbons to prioritize federal broadband stimulus funding

(PRWeb July 30, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nevada_Broadband/Stimulus_Funding/prweb2694934.htm