The hidden gap in broadband deployment
From Connected Nation by Jessica Denson
May 27, 2026 · 17 min · Season 7 · Episode 26
About this episode
The episode discusses the critical need for digital skills training in relation to broadband deployment in the U.S.
Send us Fan Mail 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 focus and why digital literacy is the 'hidden gap' that could determine the success of broadband deployment across the U.S. Recommended links: Heather Gate LinkedIn Connected Nation website
People in this episode
Host: Jessica Denson
Topics covered
- broadband deployment
- digital skills training
- digital literacy
- infrastructure
- workforce readiness
Keywords
- broadband
- digital skills
- digital literacy
- infrastructure
- workforce
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Connected Nation, Heather Gate
Places: Dallas, U.S.
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