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NCTA Outlines Broadband, BEAD Landscape at Connected America 2024

Earlier this spring, broadband experts gathered in Dallas for Connected America 2024. Participants discussed new technologies, government programs, and what it takes to build next-generation broadband networks coast to coast. During the summit, NCTA’s Vice President and External & State Affairs Lead Rick Cimerman took time to chat with Total Telecom Editor Harry Baldock about Rick’s outlook and the top
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Rural Virginia County Thrives With Broadband

Highland County, Virginia Community Leader Speaks to the Importance of Broadband Access The $42 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds is a clear nod to the critical role that broadband access plays in today’s digital world. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that, even with the tremendous progress ISPs have made this past decade, there are
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New Report Confirms Cable Broadband Is Deployed Equally Regardless of Income or Race

As the U.S. continues to push forward on the important task of expanding broadband availability to all Americans without discrimination, it is important to understand the current state of play and how broadband networks are deployed today. A new study by the Vernonburg Group released today shows what other studies and analyses have shown before—cable broadband networks are deployed equitably
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Industry Stats: Broadband is an American Success Story

Internet service providers have always delivered open, unrestricted service. Consumers enjoy web content and applications of their choosing every day. In today's dynamic market, broadband providers offer consumers more competitive choices, faster speeds, and affordable prices.
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Americans Love Broadband-Powered Streaming

Streaming media has exploded in popularity over the last decade, as broadband has become even faster, more reliable, and ubiquitous across the United States. In fact, the rise in streaming is possible through America’s robust internet infrastructure, facilitating the ability for someone to watch whatever they want, wherever they want. To better understand Americans’ attitudes and habits around streaming media,
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America’s Expanding Broadband Networks Continue to Grow: The Midwest Pt. 2

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few
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Cox Continues Online Safety Efforts for Cox Mobile

As a longtime leader in internet safety, Cox Communications is bringing that commitment to their expanding mobile service. Earlier this year, the broadband provider released the results of “Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety, a Cox Mobile Survey,” which focused on parents’ safety habits for their kids’ cell phone use. “While providing kids with greater access to technology enables many
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Broadband Stats: Shared Spectrum Powers America’s Future

As federal stakeholders allocate future wireless spectrum, the importance of unlicensed technologies must be a paramount factor. Mobile services from cable are saving consumers billions of dollars monthly because they are largely relying on Wi-Fi. For the U.S. to maintain its standing as a global technology leader, a dynamic spectrum approach is critical.
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Takeaways From Mobile World Congress: Trends Cable Is Watching

Last month, thought leaders, technologists, and policymakers from around the world converged in Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC), an event that sets the tone for the coming year’s developments in mobile connectivity. Trends from MWC2024 With all the activity in the mobile marketplace, here are a few themes that dominated this year’s MWC. The rise of private
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Wi-Fi Supports National Security

As the U.S. continues to address how to allocate spectrum among competing uses, policymakers must devise a coordinated and comprehensive approach to domestic spectrum policy to ensure U.S. national security and to allow the U.S. to lead on the global stage. That’s why the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is holding a hearing this Thursday to discuss this
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