Cable ISPs Are Powering Smart Communities Across America
The past few years has seen a surge in smart community projects across the U.S. In fact, it has been estimated that $124 billion will be spent in 2020 alone on these projects. As a new whitepaper explains, smart communities are those that employ IoT solutions to address community challenges and create new opportunities. With more of these projects popping up in urban, suburban, and rural regions, the report shares relevant partnership models and lessons to be gleaned by municipalities, hospitals, universities, and other entities that seek to best utilize smart community projects to improve
'Women in Technology' Award Winner Cox's Kim Keever Shares Her Career Journey in Cybersecurity
October is an exciting month in the cable industry. With the events surrounding Diversity Week, Cable-Tec Expo, and Cybersecurity Month, it's a great time to recognize the valuable contributions that exceptional cable employees make to the internet and television business, and their roles in mentoring and building the careers of aspiring leaders. Earlier this month at the Cable-Tec Expo, the industry paid tribute to the 2020 winner of the prestigious Women in Technology Award, presented jointly by WICT, SCTE•ISBE, and Cablefax. This year the award went to Kim Keever, who is the Senior Vice
Opening Unlicensed Spectrum in the 5.9 GHz Band Is More Critical Than Ever Before
To check the latest findings on nationwide broadband network performance during the pandemic, go to the NCTA COVID-19 dashboard. More and more, Americans rely on a series of connected devices to stay informed, entertained, and safe. Notably, as FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stated, "this trend has only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic." These devices, from laptops and tablets to hospital and industrial equipment, all operate using Wi-Fi technology. With 50 billion devices connected to Wi-Fi around the globe, it should be no surprise that by 2022, the amount of internet traffic generated in a
VIDEO: Get a Glimpse of the Future with the 10G Smart Home
This September, Mediacom along with CableLabs and NCTA, unveiled the 10G Smart Home in Ames, Iowa. The smart home was wired with an enhanced broadband network that demonstrates how a 10 Gbps home network will transform our daily lives, and the rich media experiences that are just around the corner. The 10G Smart Home features an enhanced broadband network and cutting-edge technology. Over 70 internet-enabled devices run on the Smart Home’s connection, many of which have bandwidth-heavy applications that require the super-fast speeds, low latency, and increased security made possible by 10G
Midco's Commitment to Connecting Students During the Pandemic
"Midco will do what it takes." These are the words that Rupak Gandhi, school superintendent in Fargo, N.D., said he heard Midco representatives repeat to him again and again when his district turned to the ISP for help this past spring. Back in March, when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools across the country including in North Dakota, Gandhi's district faced the challenge of getting every student ready for remote instruction, with every decision dependent on students having an internet connection in their homes. The school district of Fargo is the second largest in North Dakota and
Alaska’s GCI Will Extend Fiber Service to Remote Aleutian Islands
Over the past few months, we’ve seen firsthand the power that broadband networks have in delivering services usually only available in person. From telemedicine to remote work to distance learning, 2020 has shone a spotlight on the critical role broadband plays in modern life. That’s why it’s more important than ever for America’s broadband leaders to continue working to close the digital divide. An example of getting broadband to the most remote areas is a new project from Alaskan broadband provider GCI to bring terrestrial fiber broadband to the remote Aleutian Islands in southwest Alaska
Television Brings Hispanic Stories and Culture to American Viewers
Since 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month – which officially concludes today – has marked a time to celebrate the enormous contributions that the Hispanic and Latinx community has made to the United States’ economy, society, and culture. This year, it’s particularly poignant to recognize the iconic TV shows and characters that have brought Latinx stories and culture to American viewers. An H Code survey of U.S. Hispanics found that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hispanic viewers have significantly increased the amount of TV they consume. In fact, 60% of U.S. Hispanics reported that they are
How the Cable Industry is Securing the Network Against Cyberattacks
To check the latest findings on nationwide broadband network performance during the pandemic, go to the NCTA COVID-19 dashboard. October may mark Cybersecurity Month, but the cable industry’s work to secure its networks against evolving cyberattacks happens every single second of every single day. With more people working remotely more than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with more devices in the home now, the industry is always monitoring traffic to identify potential threats that could compromise consumer devices, businesses, and personal information. As the annual Cable-Tec Expo
Leading by Example: TV Network Executives Say D&I Starts at the Top
During a Diversity Week virtual panel hosted by NAMIC, top executives from cable TV networks with successful diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs shared their thoughts on the current social justice climate, how they’re committing to building diverse and inclusive workforces, and where the industry needs to go from here. "At ViacomCBS, this work didn't start this year. It builds on a legacy of us working to build a more equitable company, but we are certainly broadening and deepening our work this year," said ViacomCBS President & CEO Bob Bakish. "We recognize our responsibility and we are
10G: Powering Economic Progress and Jobs in the U.S. Economy
New Technology Estimated to Contribute $330 Billion and over 676,000 jobs to the U.S. Economy by 2027 The future is closer than it might seem, especially with 10G just around the corner. As the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, the virtue of a robust, high-speed, and reliable internet connection has never been more evident, and the cable industry has continued its work to stay ahead of consumer demand. Indeed, 2020 has seen major developments on the road to 10G – the cable industry’s initiative to bring broadband speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second to residential households across the U.S