National Geographic's 10th 'SharkFest' Brings Diverse Voices to the Table
July brings with it hot summer weather, swimming pools, beaches, and … SHARKS! Thanks to cable TV networks like Warner Bros. Discovery and National Geographic, people around the world have learned more about these fascinating underwater creatures and dispelled many myths that have given them a bad reputation. Warner Bros. Discovery was a pioneer when it began its robust programming around sharks over three decades ago with its production of SHARK WEEK, which has turned into a cultural phenomenon. SHARK WEEK premieres its 34th annual production on July 24, and Warner Bros. Discovery continues
ISPs Offer Innovative Ways to Connect Rural America
The historic opportunity to connect all Americans to robust internet service is a mission that cable broadband providers have embraced. In fact, for the past few decades, cable ISPs have invested billions of dollars in expanding and upgrading broadband networks throughout their footprints across the country, from large cities to small towns. With over 1.7 million miles of fiber-optic and coaxial cable nationwide, cable broadband networks already connect the vast majority of the United States with critical broadband infrastructure. These networks are constantly being monitored and upgraded as
AMC’s “Dark Winds” Features Native American Perspectives, On and Off the Screen
This summer, AMC and AMC+ premiered “Dark Winds,” an adaptation of the Leaphorn & Chee novel series written by Tony Hillerman. The series follows two Navajo police officers, Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, in the 1970s southwest as they investigate a series of crimes plaguing Navajo Nation. At the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour earlier this year, the team behind AMC’s latest hit talked about what the series meant to them and how they hoped the project would resonate with audiences in a way that westerns hadn’t before. “Dark Winds” has been decades in the making as Robert Redford
Broadband Stats: Fast Internet Is an Economic Powerhouse
In 2022, an internet connection can feel truly ubiquitous for many Americans. Today, more Americans can work remotely than ever before, thanks to the incredible growth of broadband networks across the country over the past decades. Those networks are the result of billions of dollars in private investment, built to surpass current bandwidth demands, and an important engine that powers the American economy. Recently, Network On published a study conducted by Telecom Advisory Services to further examine how much of an impact broadband has had on the American economy.
How GCI Built a Connected Alaska
In 1979, an Alaskan technology entrepreneur, Ron Duncan, started GCI in an apartment located in the small neighborhood of Bootleggers Cove in Anchorage, Alaska, with only three employees including himself. Fresh out of business school, Duncan wanted to bring competition to the long-distance market. Fast forward more than 40 years, and GCI has expanded its services significantly. Now Alaska's largest internet service provider with over 1,800 employees with Duncan still at the helm, GCI has deployed more than 10,000 miles of long haul, middle mile, and last mile infrastructure in hundreds of
'All Rise' Finds a New Beginning on OWN
For two seasons, the legal drama series, "All Rise," which is based around Los Angeles judges, prosecutors, and public defenders working for justice, aired on CBS before its cancellation last year. But earlier this month, the show found a new home on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) when season three premiered, much to the delight of the show's loyal fan base and its new audience on OWN. With a Black female lead starring as a judge and former deputy district attorney, the show already had a lot of promise to push gender boundaries and to challenge social injustice. Now on a cable network, the
Broadband Stats: Celebrating World Wi-Fi Day 2022
Monday marked World Wi-Fi Day, and there’s a lot to celebrate about this revolutionary technology. Most people use Wi-Fi to access the internet on a regular basis. Though it may not be as talked about as some technologies, it continues to play a vital role in how we live our modern digital lives. With new updates like Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, there’s a lot of innovation happening to get excited about. Here are some key stats about this powerful technology platform.
Honoring Juneteenth on TV
This Sunday, America will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, the second federal observance of the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans from Galveston Texas—the last state in the country with enslaved people—and which dates back to 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. In honor of the holiday, cable TV networks have produced powerful programming to not only educate viewers about what this moment in history meant for America, but to spotlight and celebrate African American culture in
Walter Kaitz Foundation's Michelle Ray Offers Insights on Industry's Diversity Efforts
This past Spring, the Hollywood Creative Forum returned to Los Angeles after nearly four years, bringing together more than 200 diverse, high-level writers, producers, directors, showrunners, and content creators along with talent and acquisition executives from television networks, streaming platforms, and production companies across the entertainment industry. The Forum is one of the major events hosted by the Walter Kaitz Foundation, which raises significant funds for its targeted grants program while promoting programs and initiatives that provide women and diverse professionals access and
5G vs 10G: Where Did the “G” Come From and What’s the Difference?
Most Americans have probably heard of 5G and likely 10G, but there is a good chance they don’t know exactly what that means. Some may be surprised to learn that the “G” signifies something different in each. The G in 5G means “generation”, while the G in 10G means “gigabit”, and although the technologies are different, they will both be used in tandem to provide faster and more reliable broadband. What is 10G? In 2019, NCTA along with CableLabs, SCTE•ISBE, and GigaEurope announced the launch of the 10G platform, a combination of technologies that will allow faster symmetrical speeds over cable