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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team faces The Netherlands tomorrow in the knockout stage in one of the world's most prestigious sporting events that happens every four years—the FIFA World Cup. While a victory on the field for the U.S. is to be determined, one can most surely bet on a victory for TV ratings, as millions of Americans will
The internet powers the economy, inspires imaginations and provides an essential connection to family and friends. Ensuring every American can access this opportunity is a national imperative. While some communities in rural America have yet to be connected, Midwest communications company Midco has been delivering robust broadband service to hundreds of communities for decades. With a 490,000 homes and businesses
While energy costs have increased in recent years, the wattage required for equipment that powers home TV and broadband services has been cut dramatically. Through two separate voluntary agreements between cable providers and consumer electronics manufacturers, the energy efficiency of set-top boxes and home internet equipment like routers and modems has been increased significantly and consumers are seeing reductions in
There is no better time than the week of Thanksgiving to spotlight how one Midwest nonprofit is working hard to help ensure families in their region have access to food that so many others take for granted. Today’s Hero: Feeding South Dakota is a Sioux Falls-based organization whose mission is to end the hunger crisis in their state. By utilizing
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) tomorrow will release for public consumption the first draft of a new U.S. broadband map, an important milestone on the path to connecting all Americans to robust broadband service. Why It Matters: When fully completed in the spring, the map will identify broadband gaps and uncork billions of dollars of federal grants from the 2021
With Thanksgiving and the giving season just around the corner, it's all the more fitting to spotlight the cable industry's year-round efforts to invest in its communities and to achieve digital equity across America. To focus on Comcast, yesterday NCTA spotlighted the cable provider's recent digital equity initiative in the Boston area. This $500,0000 investment is just one of many
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, there is no better time to highlight a generous contribution from Comcast to nonprofit organizations in the Boston area which focus on closing the digital divide. Earlier this month, Comcast awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 17 organizations which focus on digital access and broadband adoption. This investment is one of many that the
Veterans Day is a special time to pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who have served the United States. The cable industry recognizes the importance of helping veterans transition into the workforce and civilian life, and the tremendous talent, skills, and life experiences that they have to contribute. This is why cable providers and programmers work
With many Americans now working remotely either part or full time, the benefits of this shift are yielding big benefits for both workers and the environment. Recent Census Bureau and Environmental Protection Agency data shows the substantial impact that the growth of telecommuting has had on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), thanks to fast and reliable broadband networks.
HBO, the first national cable network, turns 50 years old this week. The success of HBO broke barriers and changed the way TV is distributed, produced, and watched. Going Live Since its launch on November 8, 1972 when it aired the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers, HBO has been a pioneer for new TV