How Cox's Low-Cost Internet Plans Are Changing Lives
Low-cost broadband adoption programs are delivering overwhelmingly positive results to participants, according to new survey data released by Cox Communications last week. Through its Connect2Compete and ConnectAssist plans, Cox provides multiple options for families or individuals to use reliable internet service for little to no monthly fee. Connectivity Transforms Lives So far, Connect2Compete has connected 2.5 million people, and Cox is committed to getting even more signed up. Mark Greatrex, President of Cox Communications, emphasized that the company "will continue to prioritize
Record World Cup TV Ratings
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team faces The Netherlands tomorrow in the knockout stage in one of the world's most prestigious sporting events that happens every four years—the FIFA World Cup. While a victory on the field for the U.S. is to be determined, one can most surely bet on a victory for TV ratings, as millions of Americans will gather around screens across the country to watch the game. Viewership Soars For the U.S. v England game on November 25, Fox Sports and Telemundo together garnered 20 million viewers across of all their platforms. Fox Sports reported 15.49 million viewers, a
VIDEO: Midco Brings Internet and More to The Midwest
The internet powers the economy, inspires imaginations and provides an essential connection to family and friends. Ensuring every American can access this opportunity is a national imperative. While some communities in rural America have yet to be connected, Midwest communications company Midco has been delivering robust broadband service to hundreds of communities for decades. With a 490,000 homes and businesses footprint that spans Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, Midco is focused on powering small towns and rural hubs. There’s more: Besides building
Broadband Stats: Going Green, Saving Money
While energy costs have increased in recent years, the wattage required for equipment that powers home TV and broadband services has been cut dramatically. Through two separate voluntary agreements between cable providers and consumer electronics manufacturers, the energy efficiency of set-top boxes and home internet equipment like routers and modems has been increased significantly and consumers are seeing reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs since the programs began nine years ago.
Broadband Helps Feeding South Dakota Reach More Families
There is no better time than the week of Thanksgiving to spotlight how one Midwest nonprofit is working hard to help ensure families in their region have access to food that so many others take for granted. Today’s Hero: Feeding South Dakota is a Sioux Falls-based organization whose mission is to end the hunger crisis in their state. By utilizing Midco’s broadband service, Feeding South Dakota connects those in need to mobile food centers that operate across the state, with each family receiving approximately 75 pounds of fresh and frozen produce, dairy, meat, breads and other nonperishable
New FCC Map: Progress on the Journey to Broadband for All
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) tomorrow will release for public consumption the first draft of a new U.S. broadband map, an important milestone on the path to connecting all Americans to robust broadband service. Why It Matters: When fully completed in the spring, the map will identify broadband gaps and uncork billions of dollars of federal grants from the 2021 infrastructure bill to fund projects to close the digital divide. A Note of Caution: The first map will contain inaccuracies. Mapping is a complex undertaking and this necessarily will be an iterative and complicated
Comcast Partners to Close the Digital Divide with Launch of ACP Enrollment Programs in Western Massachusetts
With Thanksgiving and the giving season just around the corner, it's all the more fitting to spotlight the cable industry's year-round efforts to invest in its communities and to achieve digital equity across America. To focus on Comcast, yesterday NCTA spotlighted the cable provider's recent digital equity initiative in the Boston area. This $500,0000 investment is just one of many across the United States that exemplify the deep commitment the industry shares toward closing the digital divide, and is part of Comcast's larger commitment to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through Project UP
Comcast's Investment in Boston Area Leads to Digital Navigator Programs
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, there is no better time to highlight a generous contribution from Comcast to nonprofit organizations in the Boston area which focus on closing the digital divide. Earlier this month, Comcast awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 17 organizations which focus on digital access and broadband adoption. This investment is one of many that the media and technology company is making in multiple cities as part of its Project UP initiative. Project UP is Comcast's 10-year, $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community
Spotlighting Charter's Commitment to America's Veterans
Veterans Day is a special time to pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who have served the United States. The cable industry recognizes the importance of helping veterans transition into the workforce and civilian life, and the tremendous talent, skills, and life experiences that they have to contribute. This is why cable providers and programmers work year-round to support veterans and their families through various recruitment, professional development, and transition programs. Charter is a leading example of a cable provider that continually dedicates efforts and resources
Broadband Stats: Remote Work is Green
With many Americans now working remotely either part or full time, the benefits of this shift are yielding big benefits for both workers and the environment. Recent Census Bureau and Environmental Protection Agency data shows the substantial impact that the growth of telecommuting has had on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), thanks to fast and reliable broadband networks.