The world has changed since the launch of the Smart Rural Communities podcast, with broadband providers focused on helping rural Americans get and stay online during a national pandemic. In this episode, NTCA Digital Communications Manager Seth Johnson speaks with three rural broadband companies about their innovative approach to the challenges of connecting rural America in this new reality.

The need for precision agriculture is growing exponentially, especially as Americans face new challenges. One Smart Rural Community is already equipped with a robust broadband network that supports these operations. NTCA's Carolyn Just sits down with Jason Smith of Rainbow Communications and Jeremy Olson of Pederson Seed & Service to discuss.

The people of Pelican Rapids, Minn., are using broadband from Arvig to grow a Smart Rural Community. NTCA’s Laura Withers and Josh Seidemann discuss the genesis of the Smart Rural Communities program.