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Tour the 10G Smart Home

From smart lights to app-controlled speakers, many homes today benefit from internet-connected technologies. But as more devices become connected and as new technologies come to market, a next-generation gigabit network is critical to powering the future. How to get there: Cable internet service providers (ISPs) have been building the 10G network for years now, and with recent breakthroughs and innovations,
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The Right Way to Bring Broadband to Rural Communities

Across rural America, from the most remote areas of Alaska to the grain silos of Minnesota, cable internet service providers (ISPs) continually build out their broadband networks to connect as many unserved Americans as possible. Why it matters: In today's world, a high-speed broadband connection is a must-have for everything from education, business, healthcare, entertainment, job searching, to communicating with
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NCTA's Michael Powell on Diversity and Inclusion: 'Stories Really Do Matter'

The Walter Kaitz Foundation's annual fundraising event resumed in person on Wednesday in New York City as industry leaders came together and raised over $1.1 million in funds for diversity initiatives and programs. The Kaitz Dinner, which always takes place during Diversity Week, has held an important role in the industry for nearly four decades. It is a time when
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Diversity Week Renews the Industry's Commitment to an Inclusive Culture

After two years of virtual conferences, the cable industry's renowned Diversity Week launched in person this week with leaders and changemakers gathering in New York City to celebrate and advance diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. Diversity Week has long exemplified how the industry continually directs efforts towards fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as
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Broadband Stats: Why Isn't Everyone Online?

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) last week shared results from its biennial Internet Use Survey data. The survey shows how households across the country engage with the internet, and why those who are still offline have yet to be connected. The topline data shows that 82% of U.S. households now use the internet at home, a slight improvement
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Indigenous-Led TV Shows That Are Turning the Tide

With Indigenous Peoples' Day approaching this coming Monday, it's a good time to put a spotlight on three powerful shows that, over the past couple of years, have directed efforts to turning the tide for this underrepresented group in the entertainment landscape by casting Indigenous people as lead characters on the screen and lead writers and producers behind the scenes.
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A Rural South Carolina Children's Camp Is Transformed by Charter's Broadband Service

For the past two summers, Camp Cole, which is located outside of Columbia, South Carolina alongside a horse farm and pond, has helped children with serious illnesses and physical, mental, and emotional challenges thrive and reach their potential. The camp resides in the rural setting of Eastover which instills an appreciation for nature and provides a quality outdoor learning experience
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Introducing the Winners of the 10G Challenge

As Americans continue to keep parts of their office and school lives in the home, the future success of broadband networks is more critical than ever before. That’s why America’s broadband leaders have been building the 10G network for years, because while there’s an idea of what tomorrow might hold, the future will be powered by robust, secure, high-speed 10G
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The Environmental Benefits of Broadband-Powered Remote Work

The COVID pandemic, as devastating as it has been over the past 2.5 years, has undoubtedly accelerated the critical need for high-speed internet connectivity and forever transformed the way people live, work, learn, and play. One major shift that has transpired is the surge in remote work, which is documented in surveys by the Census Bureau. In addition to the
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Broadband Stats: Green Connections

As many industries around the world look to the future, environmental impact is more important than ever before. The cable industry has been doing its part for decades through programs such as the voluntary agreement for set-top boxes and small network equipment. However, America’s broadband and entertainment leaders have gone above and beyond, taking new steps to continue to be
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