New Study Shows Shared-Spectrum Benefits Government, Taxpayers, and Business
As regulators look to address the growing demand for spectrum on crowded airwaves, a new analysis from The Brattle Group shows a shared-use spectrum model (like the CBRS model) delivers more economic value than exclusive licensing, while allowing incumbent users like the Department of Defense to continue national security operations. The number of internet-connected devices has grown dramatically over the years, and with more devices coming online each day, as well as the shift to increased spectrum use by consumers in the home and businesses for private 5G, the need for an updated model of
Broadband Stats: Greening Network Equipment
Consumers continue to benefit from energy-efficient standards voluntarily set by broadband providers and manufacturers of small network equipment. Since the program began in 2015, the equipment used in homes around the country to connect to the internet has used less energy, saving consumers money and reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses.
The Cable Industry's Kaitz Dinner Celebrates 40 Years
The 40th annual Kaitz Dinner, hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, marked a significant milestone for The Walter Kaitz Foundation and the cable industry. The fundraiser event raised $1.1 million and brought together industry executives to celebrate four incredible decades of work fostering diversity and inclusivity across the media and entertainment landscape. The funds will be channeled into programs aimed at supporting leadership and professional development for women, diverse professionals, and students in the media and entertainment sector. A Lasting Legacy The Kaitz
Diversity Week: Championing Inclusion Throughout the Industry and Beyond
The cable industry's highly regarded Diversity Week kicked off earlier this week in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and changemakers to champion and advance diversity and inclusion throughout the media and entertainment landscape. This year, Diversity Week embraces the theme "We All Belong," reaffirming the industry's ongoing commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and promoting representation both on and off the screen. Steadfast Industry Diversity Advocates The WICT Network, dedicated to empowering and nurturing women leaders, and NAMIC, an advocate for
Sharing Spectrum Enables Future Innovation, Connectivity
“The only practical way to satisfy the demands of all applications – commercial, scientific and federal – is to encourage spectrum sharing among incumbent users and new entrants.” That’s the recent conclusion of the FCC's Technology Advisory Council (TAC) in presenting its final findings and recommendations to the FCC regarding the 7.125 and 24 GHz bands. The TAC, which represents a wide array of leading technical experts, recognized that the U.S. leads the way in innovative spectrum-sharing techniques, thereby opening the door for expanded economic and social benefits by unlocking valuable
Cable TV Networks Are Amplifying Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th each year, is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural contributions and diverse history of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Cable TV networks play a vital role in paying tribute to this vibrant heritage, bringing stories, voices, and entertainment to millions of nationwide viewers and hosting campaigns and initiatives that uplift and elevate Hispanic people. Here are just a few highlights of those projects currently underway as the month-long celebration kicks off, and as the industry
TV Stats: Consumers Benefit from a Competitive Marketplace
Today, TV viewers have a sea of options to watch whatever they want, whenever they want it. Traditional TV providers, streaming services, and more, offer entertainment at the touch of a screen, a far cry from the days of live TV viewing around a boxy TV set. The dramatic change in video options has ushered in an array of choices on a number of platforms.
Reimagining Video Programming Rules
The video programming marketplace has been transformed over the past thirty years. In the early 90s, multichannel video basically meant the local cable operator, leading Congress to enact a regulatory structure that reflected a lack of competitive choices. By contrast, consumers today can choose from a dizzying array of video services, including traditional providers such as cable, broadcast, and satellite TV, as well as a multitude of streaming services that provide both linear and on-demand programming. At the same time, programming networks and TV distributors compete for consumers’
'Reservation Dogs': Redefining Native American Representation on TV
This month marks the last time that TV viewers will journey through Okern, Oklahoma with the vibrant and diverse cast of the FX Networks' comedy series, "Reservation Dogs." In its third and final season, "Reservation Dogs" broke the mold when it first premiered in 2021 with its authentic portrayal of Native American characters, with the storyline following an eclectic group of characters as they come of age. At its core, "Reservation Dogs" immerses viewers in contemporary Native American life and the complexities and beauty that come with it. Before the series concludes on September 27, here
America’s Expanding Cable Broadband Networks: The Mid-Atlantic
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. Here is a small sampling of broadband projects by cable ISPs underway as they prepare to deliver superfast internet speeds in communities across the Mid-Atlantic. Check out NCTA.com for other projects currently underway in the Midwest, Central U.S., and the Pacific West. Maryland Construction