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Listen: Connecting Rural America with Pete DeNagy of Internet of Things America

Many rural areas in America remain unconnected or underconnected, impacting their ability to integrate IoT solutions. Pete DeNagy from Internet of Things, America discusses efforts to address this connectivity gap. The initiative aims to improve IoT infrastructure in underserved regions.

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Rural America faces significant connectivity issues affecting IoT adoption.

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Addressing the connectivity gap in rural areas is crucial for broader IoT integration.

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Efforts by industry leaders like Pete DeNagy aim to bring IoT solutions to underserved communities.

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While IoT devices may be an integral part of most of our lives, many areas in rural America are still either unconnected or under connected. Pete DeNagy, President and Co-Founder of Internet of Things, America, joined us to talk about why this is an issue worth targeting and how he and the industry are approaching the daunting task.

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President and Co-Founder of Internet of Things, America

Pete DeNagy is the President and Co-Founder of Internet of Things, America. He focuses on connecting rural America by addressing the lack of connectivity and IoT infrastructure. DeNagy works to integrate IoT solutions in underserved communities.

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