Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Connected Nation, we are live at the Connected America Conference in Dallas. We speak with Rob Chambers, Managing Director of Total Telecom about what’s next for Connected America and why face-to-face collaboration is critical to expanding broadband access nationwide. Recommended links: Connected America Conference Total Telecom Rob Chambers LinkedIn

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