Creating longevity for rural communities: How CBS Oregon is transforming connectivity

About this episode

This episode discusses how CBS Oregon is enhancing connectivity in rural communities through collaboration.

Send us Fan Mail In 2013, nine rural telephone companies came together with one goal: bringing urban-level connectivity and services to rural communities. On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with a representative from CBS Oregon to discuss how that collaboration turned into a success story for rural broadband. She also shares insights from her role as chair of the planning committee for Fiber Connect 2026 and what attendees can expect from the industry’s biggest conversatio...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Denson

Guest: representative from CBS Oregon

Topics covered

• rural connectivity
• broadband
• community development
• collaboration
• technology

Keywords

• rural communities
• broadband success
• urban-level connectivity
• Fiber Connect 2026
• CBS Oregon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS Oregon, Fiber Connect 2026

Places: Oregon

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