If the first rule of real-estate is “location,” the second must be “must actually exist.”
But ignoring that second rule, here’s a list of fictional cable towns we’d seriously consider if we were moving.
Cable Tech Talk
NCTA maintains an ongoing effort to keep the news media abreast of important developments in the cable and telecommunications industry. As part of this effort, NCTA regularly issues Media Releases to inform the news media about industry issues and activities. For more in-depth coverage of complex issues the NCTA provides Issue Briefs. See the official blog.
May 20, 2013
Who Makes Cable Tech Better, Faster, and Greener?
Most people don’t think about the technology that delivers cable service to their home. The goal is, after all, for customers to be able to relax and just enjoy the content. But cable technology is pretty interesting, especially as it relates to energy efficiency. There are millions of set-top boxes and cable modems in America – making sure they consume as little power as possible while still doing everything we need them to do is a key challenge in ensuring cable technology remains a welcome addition in the connected home.
The important mission of making better cable tech is the responsibility of an organization called CableLabs. In many ways, cable technology begins and ends with CableLabs. They’re cable’s R&D consortium that, among many contributions, is responsible for developing high-speed DOCSIS cable modems, digital voice services and the advanced video distribution systems we utilize every time we use cable.
May 17, 2013
Cable Could Buy Every Pizza in America
This week’s #broaddata is an illustration of the staggering economic impact of the cable industry.
The infographic below speaks for itself, but it’s worth noting that while 381,300 people are employed directly by cable programmers, operators, and suppliers, cable also accounts for another 1.7 million indirect U.S. jobs. That’s enough people to fill a very large city (and eat a lot of pizza).
May 16, 2013
NCTA’s ALL NEW Trailers Page
Somewhere between discussing public policy and evaluating technology deployment strategies, we try to step back and realize the final product of our work is supporting some of the best television programming ever made. We absolutely love TV and we look forward to new seasons and new shows with great anticipation.
That’s why we’re so proud to announce the all-new NCTA Trailers page. Here you’ll find the latest previews for new cable seasons and sneak peeks for shows yet released. Check it out (linked below), tell your friends, and come back often. Trailers will be updated regularly.