Telemundo Deportes President Says it Will be 'World Cup Great'
The time has come! Every four years, the world comes together to celebrate the greatest soccer sporting event on the planet—the FIFA World Cup tournament. Starting tomorrow, viewers will watch their favorite world-class players take the field on Fox Sports, or on NBCUniversal's Telemundo Deportes for its exclusive Spanish-language broadcast—the network’s World Cup debut. Americans will miss the USA team this year, but that won't stop people from getting in on all the fun, especially not Telemundo's Spanish-speaking audience who are known to be some of the biggest fans out there when it comes
Why the Internet Will Remain Neutral and Open
June 11, 2018 is the day that the internet returns to the light-touch regulations that marked most of its history and gave rise to its tremendous growth. It was under this system that over $1 trillion in private capital was invested, leading to more than 90 percent of Americans getting access to fast internet. With lighter and less burdensome regulation of their business, ISPs are investing in better and faster networks. Very soon a majority of consumers will have 1Gbps speeds available. What consumers will notice today, tomorrow, next month, next year or pick your date, is quite literally –
Connecting More Americans to the Internet
While the majority of Americans are fortunate to enjoy all of the benefits that the internet offers, a digital divide still exists in the U.S. for people who live without an internet connection. But the good news is that ISPs are reaching more people than ever before. A recent survey from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration revealed that 78 percent of Americans used the Internet in 2017, up from 75 percent in 2015. This means that an additional 13.5 million—including low-income families, seniors, African Americans, and Hispanics—are now going online. Pew Research
Showtime's Inclusive Storytelling Shines a Light on the LGBTQ Community
As LGBTQ Pride Month celebrations continue through June, we took the opportunity to check in with Showtime's president of programming, Gary Levine, to find out how the network has become a leader in inclusive storytelling. According to GLAAD's "Where We Are on TV" report from the 2017-18 seasons, Showtime is one of the top networks with the highest number of LGBTQ characters (21) across its shows. It is also home to "one of the most prominent non-binary characters on TV," who appears on Billions. See our Q&A with Levine below to find out how the network's shows are impacting LGBTQ audiences
World Environment Day and a Look at Cable's Energy Saving Innovation Efforts
Today is World Environment Day, a global awareness day started by the United Nations. It's also the perfect time to celebrate the ongoing green efforts throughout the cable industry that are making a nationwide environmental impact. Earlier this year, NCTA, along with all of the largest pay-TV providers and energy efficiency advocates announced a four-year extension of the award-winning Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes (VA). The landmark agreement has saved consumers more than $3 billion and avoided millions of metric tons of CO2 emissions
From Dialup to Gigabit: America's Internet Story
Cable has a long history of bringing Americans the connectivity they need and of keeping pace with consumer demand as technology evolves. Over the past 20 years, internet service providers have invested over $275 billion in infrastructure, introduced ultra-fast gigabit networks, and reached millions of people in communities of all sizes throughout the country. Technology innovations like DOCSIS 3.1 have enabled consumers to download and stream faster and more conveniently than they ever had before. And as more devices entered the market and the Internet of Things expanded, ISPs continued to
BBC America's Killing Eve is a Ratings Marvel
"We have a show still in production right now, starring two female leads [Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer], and underpinning it are some feminist themes around women and friendships. It’s a constant conversation that centers around the representation of women, and a really vital and energetic one," said BBC America President Sarah Barnett in a Q&A with NCTA on gender diversity on television back in September. She was referring to the new drama Killing Eve, which has become one of the network's top shows since its premiere in April, and a ratings rarity in today's competitive TV marketplace. Though
Rural America Thrives on Gigabit Internet
Gigabit internet expansion is here, and it is completely transforming how rural communities grow and thrive. People who once may have flocked to Silicon Valley or big cities are now more likely to consider more remote regions because of the advanced connectivity that would allow their business, entrepreneurial activities, entertainment and social lives to flourish. Small towns are beginning to compete with some of their more urban counterparts when it comes to telehealth, long distance learning, and economic vitality. ISPs have been working to close the digital divide for rural communities
Unlicensed Spectrum Gives U.S. Economy a $525 Billion Boost
The array of connectivity benefits that Wi-Fi provides to millions of people as they go about their daily lives is unequivocal, but the technology is also contributing to the nation's growth in another major way. According to a new report, unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum added $525.19 billion to the U.S. economy in 2017. The study, commissioned by WifiForward, found that the economic value of unlicensed spectrum has increased by 129 percent since 2013, and predicted continued growth through 2020. In terms of widely adopted technologies, residential Wi-Fi was the largest driver of growth, generating
Cox's Digital Academy is Empowering Families Through Digital Literacy
Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of people—89 percent of Americans—now go online. Through internet adoption programs and digital literacy offerings, internet service providers have worked to close the digital divide in the U.S. by improving internet access and equipping families with the information they need to succeed online. Cox Communications is one of the industry’s leaders on this front. Since the Connect2Compete program launch in 2012—a low-cost internet service for families on free or reduced lunch programs—Cox has connected over 350,000 families across its footprint