[Steven Zahm]

@ Tim

SMTP is not a requirement of Connections. Connections uses the standard wp_mail function to send email. If email is not being sent, that is due to server configuration and/or email policy limits set by your webhost. If you plan on sending volume email, you will surely need an email server provider and send the email thru them using SMTP.

If you require CSV export, this third party script is available.