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Broadband Stats: Celebrating World Wi-Fi Day 2022

Monday marked World Wi-Fi Day, and there’s a lot to celebrate about this revolutionary technology. Most people use Wi-Fi to access the internet on a regular basis. Though it may not be as talked about as some technologies, it continues to play a vital role in how we live our modern digital lives. With new updates like Wi-Fi 6 and
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Honoring Juneteenth on TV

This Sunday, America will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, the second federal observance of the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans from Galveston Texas—the last state in the country with enslaved people—and which dates back to 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. In honor of the holiday, cable
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Walter Kaitz Foundation's Michelle Ray Offers Insights on Industry's Diversity Efforts

This past Spring, the Hollywood Creative Forum returned to Los Angeles after nearly four years, bringing together more than 200 diverse, high-level writers, producers, directors, showrunners, and content creators along with talent and acquisition executives from television networks, streaming platforms, and production companies across the entertainment industry. The Forum is one of the major events hosted by the Walter Kaitz
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5G vs 10G: Where Did the “G” Come From and What’s the Difference?

Most Americans have probably heard of 5G and likely 10G, but there is a good chance they don’t know exactly what that means. Some may be surprised to learn that the “G” signifies something different in each. The G in 5G means “generation”, while the G in 10G means “gigabit”, and although the technologies are different, they will both be
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TV Stats: LGBTQ+ Representation on TV

Pride Month celebrations are underway, and as LGBTQ+ communities find themselves up against new waves of homophobia and transphobia, their stories remain as vital and valuable as ever. For decades, cable TV has been an important platform to tell LGBTQ+ stories. From the creation of the first LGBTQ+ focused network (Logo), to featuring groundbreaking series like “The L Word” and
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TV Networks Focus on LGBTQ+ History for Pride Month and Beyond

Pride Month is here, and TV networks are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with special programs, documentaries, and new shows that not only spotlight people who identify as LGBTQ+, but that explore how this community has been treated throughout history, in the media, and in today's culture. TV networks are offering curated programming, including AMC+'s "Stream with Pride," HBO Max's "LGBTQ+
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The HISTORY Channel Premieres Buffalo Soldiers, Theodore Roosevelt, and Bill Clinton Series for Memorial Day

To commemorate Memorial Day, The HISTORY Channel is premiering three special programs—two documentaries and a new series—that highlight different facets of American history and that pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served the United States. "Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers" is a one-hour documentary that tells the largely unknown story of the country's first all-Black peacetime regiments
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GCI Aims to Reduce Suicide Rate, Promote Mental Wellness in Alaska

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Alaskans know better than anyone how important it is to support mental wellness initiatives. Alaska has one of the highest rates of suicide per capita in the nation, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. And in a state where distance already proved a challenge for its rural residents, with
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Broadband Stats: Building on Network Success to Connect Every American

With the possibility to get every American connected in our grasp, it’s important to look at the state of the broadband network as it exists today. By targeting funds to extend service to unserved communities, the goal of closing the digital divide is even closer. Here’s a look at America’s cutting-edge internet networks.
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HBO Returns to Baltimore in “We Own This City”

Over the past few years, the issues of police brutality and civil rights have come to a head, notably in the worldwide protests after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. For many, the issue wasn’t new, it was a reality that had been by and large ignored for decades. In the years since, many cable TV programmers have renewed
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