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Engineering “Every Last Mile”

Expanding broadband to remote areas requires overcoming extreme terrain, weather, and infrastructure challenges to deliver connectivity where it’s needed most.

Cable Mobile Bundles Help Americans Save Money

Cable broadband providers have expanded their offerings to include mobile service, giving Americans more choices for their cell providers than ever before. And when bundled with home broadband service, the savings are clear. Helping Americans’ bottom line with new options available from cable broadband, the once stagnant mobile marketplace has begun to heat up, and consumers are winning and saving money on their bills. On average, by subscribing to cable’s home and mobile bundles, Americans can save between $364 and $700 annually on bundled home gigabit broadband and phone service. Depending

New FCC Data Shows Cable Broadband Expansion Progress

According to new data from the FCC, in the year since June 2023, the United States saw notable growth in broadband access across the country, particularly in rural areas. Connecting every corner of the country requires a mix of solutions, technologies, and know-how, with cable broadband playing a significant role. The development comes before federal BEAD funds have been distributed, an example of cable ISPs' continued commitment to the goal of connecting every American regardless of zip code. By the numbers As broadband providers have worked to extend their networks, new FCC data demonstrates

America’s Broadband Networks Continue to Grow: The Midwest Pt. 3

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing nationwide, here are a few more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn about other projects highlighted in previous blogs, be sure to check out NCTA.com. Wisconsin Charter announced it had expanded

Protecting Networks: Battling the Rise in Copper Theft and Vandalism

America’s communications networks form the backbone of daily life, supporting everything from public safety to healthcare and economic activity. Yet, a wave of vandalism and theft, fueled largely by rising copper prices, threatens this vital infrastructure—and with it, the essential services and safety that Americans depend on every day. Why it matters: Communications networks are the backbone of public safety and national security, enabling emergency response systems, law enforcement coordination, and critical government operations. When vandals target these networks for copper, they not only