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America’s Expanding Cable Broadband Networks: The South, Part 1

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. Here is a small sampling of broadband projects by cable ISPs
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Net Fatality: The FCC Is About to Blow our Best Chance to Have Internet for All

By Michael Powell NCTA President & CEO The COVID pandemic exposed the importance of having the internet at home. People without access couldn’t work, educate their kids or provide for their family’s health. This was the catalyst that led Congress and the White House to allocate billions of dollars to close the digital divide. Our leaders are celebrating this achievement,
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AMC Networks' 'FearFest, Shocked by Shudder' Is a Celebration of Horror

Halloween enthusiasts are in the midst of a month of thrills, chills, and cinematic delights. AMC Networks' annual "FearFest," a beloved tradition for horror aficionados, is in full swing, and it's spookier than ever. "FearFest" began 26 years ago, and now with Shudder, the event has expanded to include AMC Networks' entire portfolio of networks and streamers. The renamed spectacle,
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Cable Providers' Commitment to Cybersecurity

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month underway, it’s important to shine a light on the collective effort required to safeguard our digital world, and the critical role that cable providers play in doing their part to identify and protect their networks and consumers against today’s and tomorrow’s cyberthreats. At the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo General Session last week, NCTA Chief Technology Officer and
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Broadband Stats: Working to Extend Digital Inclusion

Expanding digital inclusion is a complex challenge that requires a suite of solutions. Digital literacy programs, technology donations, and affordable internet plans are some ways America’s cable broadband industry continues to work to solve this issue. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal subsidy, is also playing a key role in achieving this goal.
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Celebrating Disney's Magic on TV

Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, and since its inception in 1923, Disney has evolved from a fledgling animation studio to a media conglomerate. Within this journey, the Disney Channel and Disney Junior have played a pivotal role in shaping the entertainment landscape. Here is a closer look at the beloved TV programming that remains an integral part of
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Insights from SCTE's Mark Dzuban: The Cable-Tec Expo's Role in the Industry

With the 40th annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo currently underway in Denver, NCTA recently caught up with SCTE President and CEO Mark Dzuban, who shared valuable insights into the cable industry's ongoing transformation and the role of the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in helping to shape its future. An Evolving Industry and Expo The collaboration throughout the industry is very unique, noted
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Americans Remain Highly Satisfied with Home Internet Service

Americans rely on and trust that their home broadband service will perform without a hitch at any time of day and keep them safe online, according to a new Morning Consult study commissioned by NCTA. In fact, 85 percent of American adults rate the overall quality of their home internet service as positive, and specific tested aspects remain equally high.
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Lifetime's 'Stop Breast Cancer for Life' Campaign Aims to Empower Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as new breast cancer screening recommendations emerge this year, Lifetime has once again taken the initiative to highlight the importance of individualized screenings and early detection in the fight against breast cancer. The network's annual "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" campaign partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and prominent figures to
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Shaping Tomorrow's Broadband Landscape: NCTA at the 40th SCTE Cable-Tec Expo

The 40th SCTE Cable-Tec Expo commences next week in Denver, and this year the conference will feature a slew of NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key challenges facing the industry. Take a look below at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas.
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