AMC’s “61st Street” Brings a Spotlight and Jobs to Chicago’s South Side
This weekend AMC Networks premieres its highly-anticipated original series “61st Street” from creator and showrunner Peter Moffat. Moffat, known for HBO’s award-winning miniseries “The Night Of” has assembled a two-season, 16-episode long saga that takes on the broken criminal justice system and the realities faced by many residents of the South Side of Chicago. Timely and provocative, the show brings to the forefront the systemic abuse happening in some of America's most vulnerable communities. “61st Street” follows Moses Johnson (played by Tosin Cole), a promising, Black high school athlete
TV Stats: Delivering High-Quality TV for Decades
Over the years, cable TV has produced some of America’s favorite television moments. Those unforgettable season finales, the vital news coverage of world events, and those rich and diverse storylines have characterized cable TV for decades. Thanks to the investment by programmers and their devotion to what TV can do for the world, it’s a trend that continues to this day. The cable industry has long delivered top tier TV programming ranging from news to entertainment, with famous milestones including the launch of the first 24-hour news network to the first TV network devoted entirely to the
Diversity and Inclusion: A Cornerstone of the Cable Industry
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and while the cable industry embraces and pursues diversity within its business and workforce all year long, this month is a good time to reflect on the diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the internet and television world, and how diversity and inclusion continue to serve as a cornerstone for the industry. For decades, the cable industry has committed towards diversifying its workforce and taking a stance for a more inclusive world. The industry has also prided itself on celebrating diversity in all facets of its business, throughout its workforce
Americans Give Their Home Internet Service High Marks
A robust internet connection has become indispensable in our lives. During the COVID pandemic, America’s broadband networks performed resiliently even during historic surges in internet traffic when many companies and schools went entirely remote, according to performance tests and reports. But besides powering our digital lives, it’s important to ensure that broadband is meeting consumer expectations and evolving in the right direction. Fortunately, recent consumer polling demonstrates that the majority of Americans are highly satisfied with their internet service, according to a survey
Broadband Stats: The Power of Wi-Fi
Over the past decade, the United States and the rest of the world has seen a boon in the growth of connected devices. From smart lights to speakers to internet-connected refrigerators and washing machines, new technology is powering the growth of the smart home. These technologies all have one thing in common—they rely on fast Wi-Fi. With more devices utilizing the power of Wi-Fi, the FCC recently opened up more wireless spectrum to ensure these technologies continue to work efficiently and smoothly. The latest report from Cisco estimates that the average home will gain over five connected
Broadband During and Beyond the Pandemic
As the United States and the rest of the world reach the two-year mark when the COVID pandemic was declared, it's important to reflect on the enormous changes that have followed. The global health crisis has been devastating and as America attempts its climb back to "normalcy," some things will never be the same again. But amid many of the tragedies that have occurred, there are also silver linings. Critical issues that may have once been overlooked have been brought to the forefront. One of those issues is the importance of a high-speed broadband connection. Beginning in March 2020, millions
Why Utility Pole Owners Are Fighting for the Status Quo
By now, everyone recognizes that fair access to utility poles is essential to fulfilling our goal of reaching all Americans with robust broadband. Indeed, without a means of securing reasonable and timely access to utility poles, most network construction — particularly in sparsely populated areas with few people and many poles — faces long odds. Thankfully, policymakers tasked with expanding broadband access are turning more attention to these concerns so that those stepping up to build broadband – including many cable ISPs – in unserved areas are not frustrated in their efforts by
Turner Sports Produces Most Interactive NCAA March Madness Live Experience Yet
It's that time of year when college basketball dominates screens and fans partake in the fun of bracket challenges and competitions. March Madness games kick off next week, and Turner Sports and CBS Sports will provide live coverage of all 67 games from the tournament across TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV. Turner Sports, in partnership with the NCAA and CBS Sports, is also the producer of the NCAA March Madness Live platform—the live streaming and second screen destination for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. The network continues to experiment each year with new technologies and
Broadband Stats: Connecting Every American
As many Americans spent the last two years conducting many of their daily activities online during the pandemic, a broadband connection is more important than ever before. Recently, the White House announced that 10 million consumers had signed up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers government assistance for the purchase of broadband services and computers. This announcement marks an important milestone for this FCC program, and combined with the low-income plans offered by cable internet service providers, will help ensure that more Americans connect to the internet
What is Wi-Fi 6E and How Does it Differ From Wi-Fi 6?
Three years ago, Wi-Fi 6 technology hit the market, delivering faster speeds, lower latency, and increased security to Americans across the country. Since then, a number of technical developments have resulted in an even more upgraded Wi-Fi experience. As cable internet service providers continue to stay ahead of consumer demand and on the cutting edge of innovation, it’s worth taking a closer look at what these developments actually mean for consumers and their internet experience moving forward. First, what is Wi-Fi 6E and how does it differ from Wi-Fi 6? Wi-Fi 6 (technically named IEEE 802