Broadband Stats: Cable Helps Close the Digital Divide
With the future of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) up in the air, America’s cable broadband providers remain committed to doing their part to close the digital divide, working to connect low-income households just as they have for over a decade.
With ACP Winding Down, Cable Providers Are Committed to Keeping Customers Connected
Unless Congress acts, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is set to run out of funds this month. When that happens, millions of Americans will lose a significant benefit that helps them access critical online services like healthcare, education, and job opportunities. With the program's future up in the air, America’s cable broadband providers are reenergizing their longstanding efforts to close the digital divide. Why it matters: To date, ACP has helped connect over 23 million Americans across rural and urban areas, a significant step forward in the nation’s mission to connect everyone
Comcast Unleashes Next-Gen Connectivity in Rural Pennsylvania
In an effort to improve connectivity and address the increasing demands of local residents, Comcast recently completed a noteworthy project in Jermyn and Mayfield, Pennsylvania. The company already has a robust presence in 54 counties across the state, and this expansion will serve more people in the Lackawanna County footprint, providing more than 2,100 new customers with residential broadband speeds up to 1.2 gigabits per second and business speeds up to 100 gigabits per second. The Jermyn/Mayfield Project is part of Comcast's broader commitment, including a $2.4 billion investment in the
Industry Stats: Cable’s Sustainability Efforts
This Earth Week, the cable industry continues looking at the progress already made toward building a more sustainable future. Here are a few ways the industry has made a measurable impact by going green.
On Earth Day and Every Day, the Cable Industry Pursues Sustainability
Today is Earth Day, a time to reflect on humans' impact on the planet and what can be done to build a more sustainable future. Whether greening business practices, setting ambitious climate goals, or shining the light on pressing environmental issues, the cable industry is driving progress on environmental sustainability. Here are just a few examples of how the cable industry, across the board, is doing its part to work towards a more sustainable world. Efficient networks: broadband infrastructure Increased energy efficiency for devices and changes across the network footprint have helped
NCTA Outlines Broadband, BEAD Landscape at Connected America 2024
Earlier this spring, broadband experts gathered in Dallas for Connected America 2024. Participants discussed new technologies, government programs, and what it takes to build next-generation broadband networks coast to coast. During the summit, NCTA’s Vice President and External & State Affairs Lead Rick Cimerman took time to chat with Total Telecom Editor Harry Baldock about Rick’s outlook and the top issues facing the broadband industry. Here are some takeaways from the interview: BEAD moves to the states The $42 billion in BEAD funds from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Rural Virginia County Thrives With Broadband
Highland County, Virginia Community Leader Speaks to the Importance of Broadband Access The $42 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds is a clear nod to the critical role that broadband access plays in today’s digital world. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that, even with the tremendous progress ISPs have made this past decade, there are still nearly 8 million Americans without access to the internet. Many of these folks live in the country’s hardest-to-reach, rural areas, where the cable industry works day-in and day-out to extend
New Report Confirms Cable Broadband Is Deployed Equally Regardless of Income or Race
As the U.S. continues to push forward on the important task of expanding broadband availability to all Americans without discrimination, it is important to understand the current state of play and how broadband networks are deployed today. A new study by the Vernonburg Group released today shows what other studies and analyses have shown before—cable broadband networks are deployed equitably across a wide variety of demographics. Equitable broadband access across income levels, race Data shows that low-income areas have similar access to cable broadband service as their high-income
Industry Stats: Broadband is an American Success Story
Internet service providers have always delivered open, unrestricted service. Consumers enjoy web content and applications of their choosing every day. In today's dynamic market, broadband providers offer consumers more competitive choices, faster speeds, and affordable prices.
Americans Love Broadband-Powered Streaming
Streaming media has exploded in popularity over the last decade, as broadband has become even faster, more reliable, and ubiquitous across the United States. In fact, the rise in streaming is possible through America’s robust internet infrastructure, facilitating the ability for someone to watch whatever they want, wherever they want. To better understand Americans’ attitudes and habits around streaming media, NCTA partnered with Morning Consult to survey over 4,400 adults in mid-March. Americans give broadband and streaming high marks Broadband enables streaming media, with robust high-speed