Connected Community Engagement Program

06/16/2026

How Tennessee plans to achieve full broadband coverage

This story explores everything from workforce challenges to the "last mile after the last mile" ➡️https://bit.ly/4wcWGEr

06/16/2026

The connection is coming. The question is whether we’re ready.

What we've learned by talking with communities from Texas to Michigan: https://bit.ly/4uYdXQJ

06/15/2026

Arkansas signs satellite broadband agreement with Amazon, first in nation to do so

The details here➡️https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/arkansas-signs-satellite-broadband-agreement-204315546.html

Arkansas State Broadband Office has partnered with Amazon to use low-Earth orbit satellite technology to bring high-speed internet service to over 1,700 locations in the state, making it the first sta...

06/15/2026

🎥✨ Award-Winning Storytelling. Real Impact. Real Students.

We’re proud to share that a story from our Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T program, featuring one incredible student, has earned TWO National Communicator Awards of Distinction 🏆🏆

This powerful piece, “A Journey of Digital Inclusion: Meet the 2025 Student Broadband Hero Award Winner,” highlights how young leaders are changing lives by helping others get connected. And the video we created? It brought that story to life—and now it’s being recognized on a national stage.

These Awards of Distinction honor excellence in Non-Profit storytelling and Causes & Awareness, recognizing work that truly cuts through and makes an impact.

💡 Behind every connection is a story and this one is proof that when students lead, communities thrive.

🎬 Check out the video and see the impact for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeS1MlhAVcs

06/11/2026

$20 billion in broadband funding is coming. But access alone won't change lives. 🛜

After visiting communities from Michigan to Texas, one thing stands out: the best leaders aren't just building infrastructure, they're building readiness.

That means devices, digital skills, and affordability. It means partnerships that outlast the funding cycle!

Technology without preparation doesn't deliver outcomes. This moment will only be different if we make it different. 👉 Full op-ed: https://bit.ly/4dVfrWz

06/11/2026

Did you miss our bonus podcast episode this week? 🎙️

Hear from Michigan Chief Connectivity Officer Eric Frederick on how the state is leveraging Great Lakes subsea cables, AI literacy, and more to help close the Digital Divide.

🎧 bit.ly/43imPVQ

06/11/2026

The next phase of BEAD is all about deployment.

NTIA Administrator says success will be measured by getting broadband projects built and communities connected, not just plans on paper. 📶

Learn more: https://bit.ly/445gOfi

06/09/2026

"To me, it was real."

Online scams don't just steal money—they can exploit trust, emotions, and human connection. In this powerful article, one victim shares how an online relationship turned into deception, heartbreak, and a hard lesson in digital safety. 💻

As scammers become more sophisticated, it's important for all of us to recognize the warning signs and stay vigilant when engaging online.

Read the story ➡️ https://bit.ly/49JI1rp

06/09/2026

Broadband isn't just about internet access, it's about healthcare access, too. 💻 🩺

Reliable connectivity supports telehealth, remote monitoring, and other digital health services that can improve care in rural communities. Explore the Rural Health Transformation Program Dashboard: https://rhtp.amemobile.net/

Nation

06/08/2026

Michigan isn’t just planning for broadband expansion — it’s ready to go.

In this episode of , we sit down with the Chief Connectivity Officer of the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) to break down how the state is navigating the BEAD process and preparing for deployment.

🎧LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/43imPVQ