Connected Nation Gets Lift in Minnesota

[Commentary] The Minnesota Departments of Employment and Economic Development, and Commerce have written Gov Tim Pawlenty recommending that Connected Nation be the entity to develop a state broadband map under the federal State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. Apparently, Gov Pawlenty has approved the choice. Unfortunately, the state's Broadband task Force did not get to weigh in -- nor did the public. "Looks like there was lots of opportunity for providers to provide input about their confidentiality needs, not too much input about what consumers need. Look forward to more sub-par optimistic maps, and impossible to use/verify data."