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GCI Transforms Unalaska With Historic AU-Aleutians Fiber Project

Rural residents of Unalaska, one of the most remote regions in the United States also known for being the location of Discovery's "Deadliest Catch," are celebrating a huge milestone—the recent launch of GCI's 2 gigabit per second speed internet service in the region. This marks the completion of phase 1 (of 2) of the AU-Aleutians Fiber Project, which aims to
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Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Places Rescue Pups in FURever Homes

While the Super Bowl will no doubt be the highlight of this weekend for many Americans, there is one event that it can not contend with in the cuteness category: Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl! For the past 19 years, Animal Planet has hosted the national call-to-adoption event by setting up the stars of the show on a puppy-sized football stadium
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The 10G Future: Agriculture

10G, the broadband network soon delivering superfast symmetrical internet speeds, has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives. As more devices become connected and as new technologies come to market, a next-generation gigabit network will unleash exciting new experiences across many industries – even agriculture. NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI), experts in researching trends and
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Why It Matters: The Affordable Connectivity Program

As the nation continues efforts to connect more people to high-speed internet, one big step forward worth examining is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The program is helping to remove some of the barriers that impede low-income Americans from getting broadband at home—a testament to America's commitment to increasing broadband adoption and advancing digital equity. And as more initiatives and
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Cable TV Celebrates Black History Month Every Day of the Year

Black History Month has always been a time when America comes together to place Black history, heritage, and culture center stage, and cable TV networks are demonstrating that the Black community needs to be celebrated not just this month, but year-round. From producing shows that lift Black voices and that focus on the Black experience, to launching initiatives that strive
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TV Stats: 2023 Will Be a Stellar Year for TV

One month into 2023 and cable TV networks are already off to a strong start, picking up where 2022 left off with a barrage of compelling shows that keep audiences coming back time and time again. As more and more original shows hit screens, audiences will surely find engaging and exciting stories that appeal to them throughout the year.
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5Qs With Midco's Ben Dold

Over the past 20 years, cable broadband providers have invested over $300 billion into building fast and reliable networks that reach nearly every corner of America. Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Midco is one of the ISPs that has made its mark by wiring much of the Midwest, empowering the hundreds of communities it serves. With a footprint that spans 490,000 homes
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GCI Gives Esports a Boost in Alaska

GCI is set to host the largest online esports tournament in Alaskan history, and it starts tomorrow. The GCI Northern Lights Invitational will take place over the next three weekends, and every match will be played over GCI's servers. The invitational is a $20,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament, one of the most popular games among esports enthusiasts. Esports has
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How Cox is Enabling a 'SmartBiz Virginia'

Smart city initiatives aren't new but as technology advances so does the ability of these projects to improve economic development, communication, efficiency, sustainability and quality of life. One key technology advancement is the gigabit broadband networks now widely available throughout America, with superfast 10G networks just around the corner. Virginia's Approach One of the country's leading smart city initiatives takes
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HBO's 'The Last of Us' Turns a Beloved Game Into a TV Ratings Powerhouse

HBO's latest hit, "The Last of Us," isn't just any ordinary drama series. The headline-stealing show is proving to be, as critics are hailing, one of the best live-action video game adaptions ever made. The first installment of the game—developed by Naughty Dog—came out in 2013 and was considered a breakthrough for cinematic and dramatic storytelling. The PlayStation game drew
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