High-speed Internet service, commonly called broadband, has become an essential link for achieving a quality education, finding a job, conducting business and competing in the global marketplace. As the nation's largest providers offering broadband service to 93 percent of U.S. households, cable companies understand how connectivity can empower, educate and open new opportunities.

While broadband Internet access is available to most Americans, too many citizens remain unconnected. Those who don’t subscribe say they don’t understand the Internet’s relevance, don’t know how it works or don’t have a computer. The only way to close the broadband gap is to hit these factors head on.

Cable’s $200 billion network infrastructure investment since 1996 has helped bring fast, affordable and accessible broadband service to nearly all Americans. And cable companies across America have embarked in community partnerships and other projects to reach those who remain unconnected. From building the next-generation network in isolated villages in Alaska to offering refurbished computers to low-income families in northwest Minnesota to offering discounted service to low-income families, cable companies are working all over the US to expand the availability of broadband service.