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Measuring what matters in digital inclusion Connected Nation recently released its 2025 National Impact Report — alongside a new Digital Empowerment Dashboard that brings the data to life. Together, they highlight the growing impact of digital inclusion efforts across the country — from expanding broadband access to building critical digi...

🔁 ICYMI: Connected Nation’s latest impact report is here—along with a powerful new tool.

The 2025 Digital Empowerment Impact Report and Digital Empowerment Dashboard offer a deeper look at how digital inclusion is changing lives across the country.

✔️ 35,000+ individuals trained in digital skills in 2025 alone
✔️ Expanded access to broadband and workforce opportunities
✔️ New interactive dashboard with real-time data + community stories

Because access isn’t enough—people need the skills and support to fully participate in today’s digital world.

📊 Explore the impact: bit.ly/CNDigitalEmpowerment

"The chain breaks in more places than you think."

Telehealth only works if patients can use it. The reality is rural adults are 42% less likely to use telemedicine—even when access exists. Why?

This article explains 👇
https://bit.ly/3S5z7OI

Even as billions are invested to expand broadband, a critical issue remains: who is actually being left behind?

🎙️In this episode of , we unpack where coverage maps and real-life connectivity don’t always match.

LISTEN HERE:🎧➡️https://bit.ly/4dIglUY

The hidden gap in broadband deployment - Connected Nation The infrastructure is being built, but is the workforce ready? During the Connected America Conference in Dallas, host Jessica Denson sat down to discuss the growing need for digital skills training. We break down the areas that require immediate ...

We’re celebrating a major milestone 🎉

Connected Nation’s award-winning podcast has reached its 250th episode—released during our 25th anniversary year, as the nation marks its 250th.

The 250th episode explores how CBS Oregon is helping create long-term connectivity solutions that support rural communities for generations.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4f9L53w

25 years of bridging the Digital Divide. 🌐

Since 2001, has been working to expand connectivity & create lasting impact. As we celebrate our anniversary in 2026, we’re taking a look back at 25 years of growth, progress, & transformation!

The evolution of the Connected Nation brand Since 2001, our look has evolved—but our mission hasn’t changed: Everyone Belongs in a Connected Nation.Take a look at how the Connected Nation brand has tra...

What is the next big disruptor threatening to widen the Digital Divide?

In this episode of , we tackle the urgent state of U.S. broadband policy with Nokia’s leadership team.

From emerging tech shifts to policy bottlenecks, we unpack the immediate actions required to secure connectivity for every American. Listen here: https://bit.ly/42PCcVy

How do you measure the impact of meaningful work? For , it’s thru real-time data, lasting community impact, and powerful stories that bring it to life.

We've put it together in one easy-to-use tool.

The Digital Empowerment Dashboard➡️ bit.ly/CNDigitalEmpowerment

$50 billion is being invested to transform rural healthcare — but what happens if patients can’t access the digital tools designed to help them?

A new article from Connected Nation and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance explores why digital literacy, device access, and digital navigators are critical to the future of telehealth and rural healthcare. 💻🏥

Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4a4kqld