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CNN and OWN Unite to Celebrate Juneteenth

CNN and OWN are coming together to bring audiences a historic celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, the oldest known observance of the end of slavery in the United States. "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom," produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will air on both networks and will aim to amplify the rich culture and significance of
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Why Access to Broadband Is Important to Rural America

With numerous broadband deployment initiatives and federal funding opportunities on the horizon, America's broadband leaders who are actively involved in bridging the digital divide have the expertise and experience to get the job done. NCTA recently sat down with Midco Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold to learn more about the ways that high-speed connectivity can transform lives in America’s rural
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The Impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program

The FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a monthly subsidy to eligible, low-income households to connect to broadband service, has been instrumental in getting broadband to more American homes and to advancing digital equity. Here are a few ways that it’s making a difference in getting broadband to those people who need it most. ACP's Reach To date, ACP
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The 10G Future: Education

10G, the broadband network soon delivering superfast symmetrical internet speeds, has the potential to transform how we live, work, learn and play. Education is a field particularly ripe for fresh tech solutions, with new and emerging advancements helping to match a wide variety of learning styles. NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI), experts in researching trends and calculating
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Broadband Stats: A Continued Commitment to Sustainability

Environmental stewardship has been a priority for the cable industry for years, having voluntarily set energy-efficiency standards for equipment over a decade ago. Today, from industry-wide agreements to individual company initiatives, cable providers are working towards a more sustainable future.
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Shared Spectrum Promotes Innovation, Competition and Consumer Savings

Recently, NTIA issued a report analyzing the early development and successes of the nation's Citizen's Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) – a relatively new spectrum design model allowing many parties to share public airwaves supporting both commercial and government activities. This report was put out for comment and NCTA along with others filed comments supporting this approach and its ability to
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Connecting America's Seniors

Older Americans Month is a time to honor the contributions and hard work of America's senior citizens, and while May wraps up today, the cable industry targets efforts to reach and engage this important population throughout every month of the year. Why It Matters Through broadband adoption programs, cable providers work to empower seniors with the means to connect, learn,
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The HISTORY Channel Unpacks 'FDR' in Latest Documentary Series

Just in time for Memorial Day, The HISTORY Channel is set to premiere the fifth installment in its premium presidential miniseries, "FDR," which delves into the life and leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The three-night documentary event comes after the network's popular documentaries last year, "Abraham Lincoln" and "Theodore Roosevelt." Like these previous documentary events, "FDR" is based on
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GCI's Mental Wellness Efforts Are Making an Impact in Alaska

Mental Health Awareness Month may be wrapping up, but GCI—Alaska’s largest internet service provider—actively addresses this important issue year-round. Unfortunately, Alaska has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and the limited access to services in the state’s rural and remote areas make the issue even more difficult to tackle. But GCI has made it a priority to
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Broadband Stats: Getting the Job Done

Cable ISPs have long been leaders in connecting communities across the United States. They have made significant investments in networks of all sizes, demonstrating their commitment and expertise, especially when Americans needed it most. As the U.S. gears up to expand connectivity to the most remote regions of the country, cable ISPs continue to demonstrate they have the knowledge, dedication,
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