Wired pipe coupler connector

A wired pipe segment comprising:

• a body extending from a box end to a pin end;
• a coupler located in one of the box and pin ends, the coupler including a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element;
• a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the inner conductor extending beyond an end of the dielectric material;
• and
• a connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line, the connector including an inner conductive connection having first and second ends that are, respectively, in contact with the inner conductor and the coupler connector, the inner conductor penetrating and passing completely through a curved portion of a flat material forming the inner conductive connection.