Why Access to Broadband Is Important to Rural America
With numerous broadband deployment initiatives and federal funding opportunities on the horizon, America's broadband leaders who are actively involved in bridging the digital divide have the expertise and experience to get the job done. NCTA recently sat down with Midco Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold to learn more about the ways that high-speed connectivity can transform lives in America’s rural communities. Connecting Rural America to Opportunities Midco serves over 490,000 homes and businesses across Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, with some towns
The Impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a monthly subsidy to eligible, low-income households to connect to broadband service, has been instrumental in getting broadband to more American homes and to advancing digital equity. Here are a few ways that it’s making a difference in getting broadband to those people who need it most. ACP's Reach To date, ACP has helped connect more than 18 million households to the internet across all ages and across all 50 states. All major cable broadband providers, including Charter, Comcast, Cox, GCI, Mediacom, Midco, and Vyve all promote
The 10G Future: Education
10G, the broadband network soon delivering superfast symmetrical internet speeds, has the potential to transform how we live, work, learn and play. Education is a field particularly ripe for fresh tech solutions, with new and emerging advancements helping to match a wide variety of learning styles. NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI), experts in researching trends and calculating how they will disrupt business, government, and society, to imagine what some cutting-edge changes might look like with 10G. The resulting report honed in on four areas: entertainment, healthcare
Broadband Stats: A Continued Commitment to Sustainability
Environmental stewardship has been a priority for the cable industry for years, having voluntarily set energy-efficiency standards for equipment over a decade ago. Today, from industry-wide agreements to individual company initiatives, cable providers are working towards a more sustainable future.
Shared Spectrum Promotes Innovation, Competition and Consumer Savings
Recently, NTIA issued a report analyzing the early development and successes of the nation's Citizen's Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) – a relatively new spectrum design model allowing many parties to share public airwaves supporting both commercial and government activities. This report was put out for comment and NCTA along with others filed comments supporting this approach and its ability to unlock tremendous value for consumers through new competition and innovative wireless services. Unsurprisingly, large wireless carriers are not fans. Having already locked up roughly 80% of the country
Connecting America's Seniors
Older Americans Month is a time to honor the contributions and hard work of America's senior citizens, and while May wraps up today, the cable industry targets efforts to reach and engage this important population throughout every month of the year. Why It Matters Through broadband adoption programs, cable providers work to empower seniors with the means to connect, learn, access resources, and engage in various online activities that enhance their quality of life. These programs are crucial in reducing the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion among older adults. Broadband Adoption
The HISTORY Channel Unpacks 'FDR' in Latest Documentary Series
Just in time for Memorial Day, The HISTORY Channel is set to premiere the fifth installment in its premium presidential miniseries, "FDR," which delves into the life and leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The three-night documentary event comes after the network's popular documentaries last year, "Abraham Lincoln" and "Theodore Roosevelt." Like these previous documentary events, "FDR" is based on the New York Times bestseller, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," by renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. A Storytelling Project About the Nation's Leaders In 2020, The HISTORY
GCI's Mental Wellness Efforts Are Making an Impact in Alaska
Mental Health Awareness Month may be wrapping up, but GCI—Alaska’s largest internet service provider—actively addresses this important issue year-round. Unfortunately, Alaska has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and the limited access to services in the state’s rural and remote areas make the issue even more difficult to tackle. But GCI has made it a priority to contribute as much support as possible towards improving the overall well-being of the Alaskan communities it serves. Why It Matters: "We know Alaska is unique and there are many factors that lead to our state’s high
Broadband Stats: Getting the Job Done
Cable ISPs have long been leaders in connecting communities across the United States. They have made significant investments in networks of all sizes, demonstrating their commitment and expertise, especially when Americans needed it most. As the U.S. gears up to expand connectivity to the most remote regions of the country, cable ISPs continue to demonstrate they have the knowledge, dedication, and resources to get the job done.
America’s Expanding Cable Broadband Networks: Central U.S.
As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the upcoming 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 central United States. For other projects currently underway in the Midwest, check out this list. Oklahoma Cox Communications has begun