Walter Kaitz Foundation Partners With Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Foundation
The Walter Kaitz Foundation announced a new partnership with the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab last month. Spearheaded by Hillman Grad, the media company founded by Emmy award winning writer, producer, and creator, Lena Waithe, this program provides a six-month intensive development opportunity for a diverse range of actors, writers, and producers. Renewed commitment to developing diverse talent "Amplifying the voices of underrepresented artists and creating pathways for their success is foundational to the work we do at Hillman Grad. The generous support of the Walter Kaitz Foundation will
Broadband Stats: America Needs a Dynamic Spectrum Approach
As federal stakeholders develop national spectrum policies, the importance of unlicensed and shared-licensed technologies should be a key goal. Cable’s mobile services, enabled by multiple approaches to spectrum sharing, are saving consumers billions of dollars monthly. And, for the U.S. to maintain its standing as a global technology leader, a dynamic spectrum approach is critical.
Comcast Launches ASL Interpreting Services at Xfinity Stores
Last week, Comcast announced the launch of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at eight Xfinity store locations in the National Capital Region, with plans to expand the offering nationwide over the course of this year. Accessible tech The service, which uses video conference technology to connect customers requiring ASL support to an interpreter, was piloted last year at select stores. The service will allow the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing to interact with any Xfinity associate, greatly expanding the customer service opportunities to the community. “We’re thrilled to be able to
Setting the Record Straight on Spectrum Priorities
As the debate over spectrum policy continues, the incumbent mobile industry continues to malign and inhibit the growth of technologies and spectrum uses that promote competition, innovation, wireless access, and consumer savings. A further new line of attack argues that spectrum design decisions should be based on which industry has spent the most money on wireless infrastructure and auctioned spectrum. That argument is not only conveniently slanted toward incumbent wireless interests, it is demonstrably wrong. What matters is not which competitor has historically invested more, but instead
America’s Expanding Broadband Networks Continue to Grow: The Mid-Atlantic Pt. 2
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 to happen 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. Maryland Comcast has announced it is
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