🆕 Connected Nation breaks ground on Kansas’s first Internet Exchange Point facility at Wichita State University “This groundbreaking marks a transformative step forward for Kansas’s digital future,” said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, CN. 🔗 PRESS RELEASE: bit.ly/3ZfA0VO

👏 Yesterday's groundbreaking at Wichita State University marks the launch of the Kansas’s first Internet Exchange Point (IXP). We asked some of the individuals who helped make it happen to share their thoughts on this step forward for Kansas’s digital future. 🗯️

Did you get to listen to our new podcast yet?🎙️ Here's a sneak peak of Utah Broadband & AireBeam CEO Ben Elkins explaining the important role that smaller Internet Service Providers have on broadband expansion. 🛜 🎧: bit.ly/3YJUcyS #CNPodcast

🌐Wichita to host first internet ‘airport’ in Kansas🌐 “Our intention is to establish the first carrier-neutral internet exchange point in Kansas—one of 14 states that does not currently have one,” said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation. 🔗: bit.ly/4j5qpYQ

Is your community on the list, Frank Scott, Jr.? We’re working to bring an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) to 125+ regional hub communities across the U.S. Learn how IXPs can make the internet faster, more responsive, and more affordable: bit.ly/3RGpTVZ #ConnectedNation

Did you miss the DE-CIX latency webinar with Connected Nation last week? No problem! 👍🏽 We have the full webinar on the #ConnectedNation YouTube channel and a blog on our website! Check it out here ➡️ bit.ly/3EZRNtp

Did you know that #ConnectedNation broke ground on Kansas’s first Internet Exchange Point facility at Wichita State University? You can learn all about this one-of-a-kind initiative here → bit.ly/43DIqZG Newby Ventures Tonya Witherspoon Wichita State DE-CIX #CNIXP

Are you at Net Inclusion taking place today through Thursday in Arizona? digitalinclusion.org/netinclusion20… Be sure to look for our #ConnectedNation's own Emily Jordan! She's part of the CAN'T MISS panel focused on connectivity for K-12 students. 🏫

Digital Skills Training hits differently in rural areas. That's because there's often fewer opportunities for jobs, education, healthcare, and the list goes on. #ConnectedNation can help with training & financial incentives. Check out our FREE program ➡️ bit.ly/3ScV5wk

We're still celebrating last week's #CNIXP groundbreaking and looking forward to the future of Kansas's broadband!🌐 ✍️Learn more: bit.ly/43DIqZG Hunter Newby Newby Ventures Tonya Witherspoon Wichita State DE-CIX #ConnectedNation #broadband #ruralbroadband #betterbroadband

🎙️NEW CN PODCAST: #ConnectedNation breaks ground on Kansas’s first Internet Exchange Point On this episode, we talk with experts about what a #CNIXP is and why it’s important! 🔗Listen here: bit.ly/3Fp6eqP Hunter Newby Newby Ventures Tonya Witherspoon Wichita State DE-CIX

This Digital Skills Training participant learned how to use a smartphone for the very first time, thanks to #ConnectedNation's workshops!📱 Help close the Digital Divide by bringing these classes to your community! Learn more here ➡️ bit.ly/4iJ7Rhl

📬 This message came from a real community leader looking to bring Digital Skills Training to 3,000 local seniors. They saw our work nearby and wanted in—so we’re making it happen! 💻 ⬇️ Want to bring FREE training to your area too? Reach out today. 🔗: bit.ly/3H9ybn2

🆕 STAFF BLOG: Why broadband internet is imperative for the success of all college students "Access to broadband is no longer a luxury for higher education students, it’s a requirement for success." 🔗 READ MORE HERE: bit.ly/4mxIOk4

🎙️🏆 Are you listening? The Connected Nation podcast wins its 4th national award The podcast earned an Award of Distinction from the 31st Annual Communicator Awards in the “Podcast Series – Science and Technology” category. 🔗 READ MORE: bit.ly/43G9qHU

#ConnectedNation is once again at the Best Places to Work event. Our 14th time but who’s counting?? *cough* We are!!!! We are excited about 1) finding out our rank and 2) choosing between the two desserts in our photos!! (Or maybe, just maybe we’ll eat both 😋)

🌟Team Spotlight: Why Digital Skills Training is changing lives in communities like Troup County, GA🌟 The Active Life welcomed older adults into two carefully crafted classes designed for everyday people who want to keep up with the world around them 🔗:ow.ly/vYCb50VXs5o

Is your state starred on this map?⭐🗺️ If so, you could be the one to bring Connected Nation's Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, program to your home state!💻 🔗Start a team for your organization today bit.ly/4lKoQ5c #TeensTeachTech #ATTImpact @ATTImpact

🌐Last week’s IXP groundbreaking in Wichita, Kansas was the FIRST EVER in the state!🪏 Read more about our eventful week in an article from Broadband Breakfast here ➡️ ow.ly/xR9k50VXV80 Hunter Newby Tonya Witherspoon DE-CIX Newby Ventures Wichita State #CNIXP #ConnectedNation