America's ISPs Show Their Commitment Through Philanthropic Efforts
‘Tis the season for giving, and there’s no better time to celebrate the philanthropic work that is occurring year-round throughout the cable industry than during the merriest season of all. As America’s broadband providers interact with residents every day in every region of the country, they’re not only helping to connect communities on a digital level; they’re also investing in revitalizing the communities they serve. In many cases, especially in more suburban and rural regions, cable’s employees live in those very communities and know their customers on a personal level. It’s no surprise
How Cox Prepares to Keep Its Operation Running When Natural Disasters Strike
When a natural disaster strikes an area, the effects and aftermath can be devastating. The hurricanes and wildfires of the past couple of years left regions of the country in vulnerable conditions. During these kinds of emergencies, America's broadband providers are working day and night to maintain network operations and to reach as many communities across their footprint that they can, through business continuity planning. This type of planning involves intense organization around threat monitoring and assessment, setting up emergency notification systems, developing disaster recovery charts
Video Leads All Internet Traffic
With internet speeds getting faster every year, and more connected devices populating homes, people are online more than ever before. America’s broadband providers have invested over $275 billion in the past 20 years to upgrade and expand their networks—which has allowed people to experience next generation technologies like AR and VR, and to unleash limitless possibilities for Americans to explore in areas like education, healthcare, business, entertainment, and beyond. Moreover, what’s particularly fascinating is the incredible opportunity that this investment has opened for video. It’s
How Cable Operators Are Investing in the Career Trajectories of Their Employees
Every day, millions of Americans reach for their tablet, laptop or TV, and every day, millions of cable industry employees help them make the most of their internet service. Whether they are installing a wireless service in a farmhouse or troubleshooting a TV Everywhere app, the broadband technicians and customer service representatives at cable operators nationwide have to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle any type of situation or new technology that comes their way. To prepare their employees to be adept, America's broadband providers offer various kinds of
How Does a Fixed Wireless Network…Work?
Diverse geography and terrain, coupled with the sheer size of the United States pose significant challenges to delivering high-speed internet to every corner of our country. In places where miles of wilderness and farmland separate neighbors, the challenges to deploying a fiber network can be prohibitive. However, two ISPs are finding new solutions to connect even the most remote Americans. Recently, Midco and Charter have begun investing in fixed wireless technology to reach consumers. Midco began offering its customers a fixed wireless service earlier this year through its acquisition of
Seniors and Parents Say the Internet Has a Positive Effect on Their Lives
Today's families are enjoying a surge of transformative services, apps, and technologies that are making their lives easier in so many ways. Internet speeds have never been faster, and as people demand more bandwidth to handle each household member's online interests and the multiple tablets, phones, laptops, and other IoT devices they use to connect, America's robust broadband networks have never been a more essential part of every home. While internet safety has always been a big concern, especially for families and older generations, the good news is that a recent report indicates online
How the FCC Can Remove Local Barriers to Faster Broadband Deployment
Cities and small towns throughout the U.S. are thriving on high-speed internet. The ultrafast connectivity deployed by America's broadband providers is transforming economies, businesses, education, healthcare, and entertainment, and strengthening relationships through online interactions. The gigabit era has arrived, and thanks to cable's investment in infrastructure, 74 percent of its footprint now has gigabit service available. Each year, the speeds offered by cable ISPs get significantly faster and the networks even more robust. But even prior to internet (and video) services reaching
Veterans Thrive in the Cable Industry
In preparation for Veterans Day this weekend, there's no better time to recognize and reflect on the contributions of the industry's veteran population—both in their service to our country and in the work they do every day to connect Americans through internet and television. Cable operators and programmers make efforts year-round to recruit, hire and train these men and women to ensure a smooth transition to civilian life, and to utilize the great talent and abilities they gained during their years of public service, and for good reason. Their experiences and work ethic add the diversity of
Cable TV and FX's Pose Lead in LGBTQ Representation
As Transgender Awareness Month kicks off, the recent release of GLAAD's annual "Where We Are on TV" report gives audiences all the more reason to celebrate the transgender community, LGBTQ people and diversity across the spectrum. According to the report, TV is airing more LGBTQ stories than ever before, with the number of LGBTQ characters at its highest in several categories across all platforms—cable, broadcast, and streaming. Cable led the way ahead of broadcast TV and streaming platforms with 208 regular and recurring LGBTQ characters throughout its programming, up from 173 last year. For
This Election Day, the C-SPAN Bus Celebrates 25 Years of Civic Outreach
It's been 25 years since C-SPAN launched its traveling C-SPAN Bus Program, and to celebrate the occasion the network sent its award-winning state-of-the art motor coach on a "50 Capitals Tour" which started last year. Throughout the tour, teachers, students, elected officials and others climb aboard to learn about the network's multi-platform public service resources. This anniversary is a timely one given that today is Election Day, and that C-SPAN's role in providing political coverage is one of the most unique in journalism. What many people don't realize is that the network is not a tax