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Where civil rights and digital access meet
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In this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Broadband Communities Summit in Houston, Texas.
Jessica Denson speaks with Tyler Dempsey and Shelby Smith of Sonar Software about what sets their OSS/BSS platform apart in a rapidly changing industry—and why launching their new podcast “Bandwidth” is part of building stronger connections.
Later, we hear from Adeyinka O. Ogunlegan, Chief of Staff and VP of Federal Affairs at the National Urban League. She shares why broadband access is a critical civil rights issue and how digital equity is foundational to economic empowerment.
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1. Where civil rights and digital access meet (00:00:00)
2. Introduction from the Broadband Communities Summit (00:00:08)
3. Meet Tyler Dempsey & Shelby Smith from Sonar Software (00:00:53)
4. The Role of OSS/BSS in Broadband Evolution (00:01:10)
5. Why Launch a Podcast? Behind Sonar’s “Bandwidth” (00:03:54)
6. The Importance of Face-to-Face Connections in the Broadband Space (00:06:23)
7. Sonar’s Innovation: API-First, Customer-Focused Platforms (00:11:00)
8. Why They Joined Sonar: Tyler and Shelby’s Journeys (00:14:02)
9. Meet Adeyinka O. Ogunlegan from the National Urban League (00:19:44)
10. Why Broadband Is a Civil Rights Issue (00:21:48)
11. Advocacy, DEI, and the Future of Connectivity (00:24:04)
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