Smart Rural Communities

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The Smart Rural Communities podcast features conversations with communities bringing high-speed internet to small-town America. These rural communities are building a brighter future by enhancing quality of life, jumpstarting economic growth, improving education and keeping rural Americans healthy. This program is produced by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association.

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association


    • Jun 4, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 3 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Smart Rural Communities

    The State of Rural Broadband Amid COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 34:21


    The world has changed since the launch of the Smart Rural Communities podcast, with broadband providers focused on helping rural Americans get and stay online during a national pandemic. In this episode, NTCA Digital Communications Manager Seth Johnson speaks with three rural broadband companies about their innovative approach to the challenges of connecting rural America in this new reality.

    Fiber to the Farm in Everest, Kan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 18:12


    The need for precision agriculture is growing exponentially, especially as Americans face new challenges. One Smart Rural Community is already equipped with a robust broadband network that supports these operations. NTCA's Carolyn Just sits down with Jason Smith of Rainbow Communications and Jeremy Olson of Pederson Seed & Service to discuss.

    Pelican Rapids, Minn. is a Smart Rural Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 11:56


    The people of Pelican Rapids, Minn., are using broadband from Arvig to grow a Smart Rural Community. NTCA’s Laura Withers and Josh Seidemann discuss the genesis of the Smart Rural Communities program.

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