TV Networks Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
As America prepares to celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., cable TV networks have a host of special content and programming at the ready for audiences to learn more about the civil rights leader and the watershed events that he inspired following his fight for racial and social justice equality. Check out a handful of the initiatives and movies that touch on the significance of the upcoming holiday: Noticias Telemundo, along with MSNBC, will host town halls in New Orleans focused on advancing racial equity on January 17 for the 7th annual 'National Day of Racial Healing.'
FCC Report Shows Cable Broadband Delivers More Than Advertised
The FCC recently released the latest Measuring Broadband America (MBA) report gauging the delivery of residential broadband services across the country during September and October of 2021. The MBA program is administered by SamKnows, the world’s foremost authority on broadband performance testing, and the findings are derived from more than ten billion test measurements. The Good News The results show that cable broadband providers continue to deliver speeds that consistently exceed advertised levels. During peak periods (7 to 11 p.m.), the FCC found that, on average, cable-based broadband
New Survey Shows Americans Are Eager for 10G
Four years ago at CES 2019, the global cable industry announced a bold initiative called 10G, a vision for delivering home internet speeds of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) in the coming years. Since then, the cable broadband industry has made significant advances to achieving that goal and multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds are on the roadmap for later this year. Broadband’s Positive Reputation In late 2022, NCTA conducted a poll with Morning Consult to understand how tech-savvy Americans feel about the promise of what these superfast high-speed networks can deliver (tech-savvy are those who are
Broadband Stats: Gigabit America
With 2023 underway, industry watchers are looking ahead to what the new year might hold. New technologies will be unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this week with more and more smart devices needing broadband. As the cable broadband industry gets closer to the 10G future, it’s a good time to see just how close we are to homes having 10 Gbps.
NCTA’s Programming Stories Year in Review
Another great year for cable TV wraps up, but before audiences dive into the exciting television that lies ahead in 2023, it's worth pointing out a handful of the innovative storytelling moments that NCTA covered in 2022. If this year is any indication, viewers will continue to be amazed as cable TV networks continue to deliver top-notch, compelling, inclusive, and award-winning programming. Celebrating Milestones AMC's hit zombie apocalypse show "The Walking Dead," which transformed into a cultural phenomenon and broader universe, celebrated its final season this past November after 11
New FCC Data Confirms Cable Gigabit Speeds Are Deployed Equitably
Before the U.S. can accomplish the important task of connecting all Americans, it is important to understand where broadband already exists in both rural and urban areas. Having accurate data about existing broadband networks will enable billions of federal and state funding and other resources to be dedicated where they are needed most (communities without service). Through decades of investment and billions of dollars in private capital, cable providers have built high-speed networks across the country and have continuously upgraded their technology and the quality of their service offerings
NCTA's Michael Powell on America's Broadband Mission
"It's going to get pretty chaotic." Those comments from NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell aptly captured the tone of this week's Senate subcommittee hearing about the challenge (and historic opportunity) of connecting every American to robust broadband service. In addition to testifying in the Senate hearing, Powell shared his insights with NCTA's State Leadership Conference on the cable industry's role in building out robust and resilient networks, what the federal government is getting right with the latest broadband funding plans, and what will be required to tackle the challenges that
Broadband & TV Stats: 2022 by the Numbers
2022 was an important year for broadband, from millions being connected via the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to the first deployment of funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Cable TV programming also had a big year, with critically acclaimed shows like HBO’s “Succession” leading the pack with Emmy nominations and AMC’s “Better Call Saul” finally ending the story started with “Breaking Bad” years ago.
NCTA's Broadband Stories Year in Review
As 2022 is coming to a close, it’s worth taking a look back at the tremendous efforts by America’s cable broadband leaders to reach and connect the people most in need of a high-speed broadband connection. Check out these handful of stories from the past year which represent a small sampling of the many initiatives that cable providers are engaged in across the country. Rural Broadband Expansion Across rural America, cable internet service providers (ISPs) are continually building out broadband networks to connect more unserved Americans. These projects include a combination of private capital
Hallmark's New Mahogany Movies Prioritize Diverse Storytelling
Hallmark Media's Mahogany brand debuted its first holiday movie last weekend, "The Holiday Stocking," and more movies under the network's new and inclusive programming brand will follow in 2023. "The Holiday Stocking" is also part of "Countdown to Christmas," the network's expansive and famed rollout of holiday movies. As family and friends gather around screens to enjoy holiday movie-watching parties and traditions over the next few weeks, Hallmark Media has continued to step up its initiatives to elevate diverse voices and perspectives on screen and behind the scenes. A New Programming Line