Online Video Usage Up Among Teens
A new survey from Common Sense Media has found an uptick in media usage among tweens and teens, ages 8-18, and further highlights how the next generation is looking to embrace and continue the digital lifestyle. The organization, which promotes safe media usage for children, has been collecting this information since 2003 and comparisons to previous years help to measure and predict trends in children's online behavior. Key findings include: More than twice as many young people are watching online video everyday in 2019 than they did in 2015. This goes for two age groups: Increase in Teen
Cable's Part in Spreading Bullying Prevention Awareness
Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Education estimate that more than 10 million students report being bullied every year in the U.S., with many more that go undocumented. And unfortunately, cyberbullying has also become part of being online. That's why cable operators and TV networks have taken steps to try to eradicate all forms of bullying through tools, resources, and tips they offer families, and the content that airs on television. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month as October wraps up today, here are just a handful of the ways that cable
How the Cable Industry Addresses Today’s Cybersecurity Concerns
Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but the cable industry continues to work each day to keep our networks and customers safe. As the nation’s leading provider of broadband, the cable industry has been at the forefront of developing and implementing best practices for identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks. Today’s cyber threats have evolved and advanced significantly. Threats now range from the theft of sensitive personal information, to the extortion of money through phishing scams and ransomware, to cloud-based multi-gigabit distributed denial of service (DDoS)
SCTE•ISBE's Role in Setting Cybersecurity Standards Across the Industry
As National Cybersecurity Month continues throughout the month of October, NCTA caught up with Chris Bastian, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at SCTE•ISBE, to find out how the organization is making an impact in the cybersecurity space across the cable industry, and ultimately, on consumers. Bastian's work at SCTE•ISBE, where he heads up technology and engineering, is very network focused and includes leading the charge for standardizing and operationalizing security procedures for the industry geared towards protecting networks and consumers from
Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Cable's Efforts to Keep Consumers Safe Online
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and a good time to learn about how cable operators are working to empower consumers and ensure that cyber threats don't get in the way of a user's online experience. The cable industry has long been committed to recognizing, identifying, and combatting cybersecurity threats in various ways, and as the Internet of Things (IoT) grows and technology advances, ISPs make it a priority to keep their customers safe online. Even as new and exciting online experiences are improving people's lives each year, cybersecurity threats are a reality in our
Report: Where Does the Majority of Internet Traffic Come From?
The 2019 Global Internet Phenomena Report, released last month by Sandvine, found that video accounts for over 60% of downstream traffic on the internet. While this percentage is similar to last year's findings, what makes this year's results unique is not necessarily how much more video is being consumed. Instead, as the report lays out, it's about "the shift in where that video is coming from.” Last year's study highlighted the diversity of video streaming worldwide due to the increasing number of providers, and this year's numbers have continued that trend. Sandvine also predicts that these
How the Cable Industry Increased Choice and Quality in Entertainment
A hallmark of the cable industry has been the willingness of providers and TV networks to constantly innovate in order to enhance the quality of entertainment experiences. A recent report quantified the industry’s total economic impact as $450 billion, up $29 billion since 2017. This number includes the infrastructure investments and advanced digital technology needed to introduce new content and services to consumers. These advances drive competition, and provide increased choice, variety, and quality TV content to U.S. households. This commitment to creating and providing choice to consumers
3Q: What’s the Future for TV Networks?
Last month’s Emmy awards showcased all the incredible television from the past year. From shows like Barry, Killing Eve, and Pose to cinema-quality limited series like Chernobyl, Fosse/Verdon, and Sharp Objects, the idea of TV programming has radically transformed over the last decade. Jared Sher, Chief Counsel of Program Network Policy here at NCTA, helps explain what this brave new world means for TV networks as they navigate this thriving and changing industry. How are TV networks working to stay ahead of the curve, amid this “television renaissance”? The key for programmers (TV networks)
Quick Facts About Cable's Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreements
Today is Energy Efficiency Day, and the perfect time to pay tribute to the cable industry's tremendous energy-saving efforts. Through a pair of energy efficiency "voluntary agreements," which focus on the set-top boxes and home internet equipment found in consumer households, the industry has reduced energy consumption and delivered significant cost savings to millions of consumers, all without compromising upgrades and enhancements to the products and services that they enjoy so much. Under these agreements, which were signed by service providers representing approximately 90% of the
10G and Smart Cities Ready to Take the Spotlight at the Cable-Tec Expo
The annual SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans, as thousands of cable engineers and technology experts gather to experience the combination of thought leadership and engineering innovation that the event is known for. As the largest and premiere trade show in the Americas, the expo also marks the end of a special year for the organization as it celebrated its 50th anniversary of bringing technical leadership and professional development to the industry. In an earlier interview this past summer with NCTA, SCTE•ISBE President & CEO Mark Dzuban shared his thoughts on how