FIFA Women's World Cup: Digitally Redefining the Viewing Experience
FOX Sports and Telemundo are delivering the most extensive coverage ever seen for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year, digital coverage of the tournament—held in Australia and New Zealand—is a multi-platform extravaganza, with thrilling field action, interviews, features, and stats available through a myriad of platforms and channels. And with the USWNT—the reigning tournament champions—scheduled to kick off their first game today and predicted to go far in the tournament, Americans and soccer enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to over the next month. Here's a snapshot of what both
TV Stats: Emmy Nomination Highlights
With more options than ever before, TV leaders continue to be at the cutting edge of thought-provoking programming and groundbreaking shows.
Showcasing Disability Pride On Screen
Disability Pride Month is an annual celebration held in July dedicated to honoring the accomplishments, experiences, and challenges of people in the disability community. Cable TV networks recognize the power behind the programming they produce, which can have considerable influence in shaping societal perceptions and dismantling stereotypes. Over the past decade in particular, TV networks have advanced their efforts in increasing the representation of the characters portrayed on their shows, including casting authentic disabled actors and telling stories that resonate with people with
Lights?Camera ? Sharks ?
On National Shark Awareness Day, there is no better time to pay tribute to two cable TV networks that honor and educate audiences about sharks and their important roles in Earth's marine ecosystems. Every summer, Warner Bros. Discovery and National Geographic bring new and exciting shark-themed programming to immerse viewers into the world of sharks while raising awareness about these majestic creatures, and this year is no different. ? Warner Bros. Discovery: Shark Week Shark Week has been around for 35 years and fans keep coming back for more. The beloved cultural phenomenon returns this
Industry Efforts to Build a More Sustainable World
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. Increasing efficiencies: Sustainability efforts around the planet hinge on seemingly small changes that add up to make a big impact. The cable broadband industry is no exception, with clever solutions already being implemented nationwide. Charter’s National Data Centers are home to high-efficiency
Broadband Stats: An American Industry
For decades, the cable industry has built world-class broadband networks and delivered award-winning television to consumers everywhere. These efforts have brought jobs, economic development, and critical infrastructure nationwide.
Establishing a Safer Internet Experience for Children
Internet Safety Month may be wrapping up, but cable providers continually strive to keep everyone, especially children, safe online. And with many kids at home more for the summer, it's an important time for families to brush up on internet safety skills. The cable industry recognizes how critical it is to empower parents and to help them oversee their children's online experiences. That’s why cable ISPs offer an array of tools, resources, and services designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's online activities effectively. Here are a few ways that cable providers are helping
Celebrating Jobs in the Cable Industry: Mediacom's Customer Service Heroes
The cable industry supports a vast workforce of three million direct and indirect jobs, with employees found in almost every corner of the United States. These jobs span diverse fields and careers that are a critical part of bringing internet connectivity and TV services to millions of Americans. For a deeper look into the customer service arm of the industry, NCTA connected with Mediacom Senior Vice President of Customer Service Jonathan Coscia, who is responsible for all of Mediacom's call center operations, field support (dispatch) operations, and digital self-service and messaging
An Important Step in Connecting Every American
Today, high-speed internet access has never been more important, and cable providers have been working diligently to ensure that every American, especially those in rural areas, can access this critical infrastructure. With state allocations announced today for the $42 billion from the broadband, equity, access and deployment (BEAD) program, the industry looks forward to partnering with federal and state governments to capitalize on this historic opportunity to close the remaining digital gaps in America. How Cable Already Expands Broadband Access to Rural Areas Thanks to a combination of
Cable Continues to Celebrate Pride
June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that kicked off the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. A combination of celebration and protest, Pride is a time for reflection and joy, as well as a time for dialogues about the serious issues that still face the queer community. The cable TV industry has a history of telling LGBTQ+ stories, being home to some of the first major TV shows focused on gay and queer people, the first TV network geared toward that community, as well as countless groundbreaking moments for the representation of people once ostracized by the