The Cable Industry Comes Together Virtually to Champion Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Every year for the past several decades, the cable industry has held Diversity Week—a time for cable operators and TV networks to discuss and advocate for practices that further diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. Although the pandemic has prevented another in-person gathering in New York City this fall, the industry continues its mission this week to engage in meaningful discussions around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through virtual panels and conversations via the WICT and NAMIC conferences, and culminating with the Walter Kaitz Foundation's
Cable TV Networks Strive to Elevate the Hispanic Community
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15 and runs through October 15, cable programmers have launched initiatives aimed at lifting the voices of the Hispanic community and raising awareness around the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in every facet of American life. Cable TV networks work year-round to use their large reach and influence to better educate and inform millions of viewers about the different cultures and ethnicities that make up America. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the cable industry joins the rest of the country in recognizing and
Broadband Stats: Rural Infrastructure
These days more Americans are working and learning remotely than ever before, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. That trend is not limited to professionals in large urban centers. Thanks to years of investment and hard work, rural and far-out communities are connected to the high-speed networks that facilitate virtual work, school, and entertainment. Despite the harsh conditions, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands in the Bering sea are currently being connected by 800 miles of undersea fiber cable. The project will bring gigabit speeds to remote arctic communities as well as the country’s largest
FOX Sports Points its Cameras on Congressional Baseball Game
Tonight, members of Congress take the field as the Congressional Baseball Game returns. A bipartisan event that has taken place since 1909, the game was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was delayed this year until the fall, which means fans are all the more excited to see the tradition resume this evening at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The game also serves as a huge fundraiser for charity, supporting local causes including The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and The Washington Literacy Center. In a brief Q&A with NCTA ahead of the game, FOX Senior Vice
In HBO's 'Nuclear Family,' Filmmaker Explores Her Lesbian Mothers' Landmark Custody Battle
This Sunday, HBO premieres a one-of-a-kind, three-part documentary series that not only takes an intimate look at a landmark custody dispute, but is also the filmmaker's personal story. In "Nuclear Family," Ry Russo-Young investigates the court case that played out in the early 1990s between her mothers—a lesbian couple—and her biological father, Thomas Steel, who according to Russo-Young's mothers, acted only as the sperm donor in their quest to have and raise a child together. Years later, Steel ended up suing Robin Young, Ry's birth mother, for legal rights to Russo-Young while Young's
Cable Broadband Providers Deploy Fast Internet to All Communities Regardless of Income or Race
As policymakers around the country continue to focus on getting all Americans connected to robust broadband service, it's important to understand how broadband is deployed today and where broadband infrastructure gaps exist, especially in urban areas where few research studies have looked at this issue. That's why NCTA examined data pulled from FCC and Census Bureau reports to determine where cable's broadband networks have been deployed in urban centers, and to find out what capabilities are available across different household categories. The findings from this report, "Building a Gigabit
Broadband Stats: Decreasing Costs for Consumers
For many Americans, more and more time is now spent online between work, school and entertainment. Fortunately, prices are going down for consumers while at the same time providing a significant value as people are using the service even more. With demand continuing to rise, cable providers will continue to invest heavily to upgrade and improve their networks to ensure that America’s broadband will be ready for whatever innovations the future brings. As broadband kept Americans connected over the past year, the real price of internet service fell by 2.7% according to the Bureau of Labor
How the Comcast Lift Zones Benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston During a Crucial Year
This month, millions of children went back to in-person classes and started after-school programs for the first time in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But some of these programs never shut down. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a nonprofit that operates after-school programs for young people nationwide, remained opened in many locations to continue serving the families who depend on the clubs' services. In fact, in the greater Houston area, the Boys & Girls Clubs opened their doors for eight hours a day during the school week as soon as they were able to implement health and
National Geographic Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 in New Documentary Series
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon. While America continues its climb out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 9/11 still resonates deeply as a day of remembrance of the lives lost as a result of the attacks, and of the tragedy and unity that followed in the aftermath. To commemorate the anniversary and to honor the lives lost, National Geographic released a six-part documentary series. "9/11: One Day in America" follows the events of September 11, 2001, through the lens of first responders and survivors who were there on that fateful day.
Energy Efficiency Programs Are Helping the Wallet and the Environment
Innovative voluntary energy efficiency programs for set-top boxes and home internet equipment continue to yield tremendous financial savings for consumers while significantly reducing energy consumption. Pay-TV providers and internet service providers and their manufacturing and retail partners are demonstrating their commitment to energy conservation by participating in the voluntary agreements, both of which are led by NCTA, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and CableLabs. New independent audits released by D+R International revealed the latest findings highlighted below that