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The Journey to 10G Continues

Last week, cable providers took another huge step forward on the path towards achieving a superfast 10G broadband connection over a live network. At the CableLabs 10G Showcase in Louisville, Colo., Comcast and Charter showed significant progress towards 10G deployment through separate technology demos. (Previously, trials had been conducted in a lab environment.) Comcast's demo focused on the full duplex
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Championing Diversity and Inclusion Every Day of the Year

Diversity Month may be coming to a close, but the cable industry continues its quest to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace every day of the year. From funds raised for diversity initiatives through the Walter Kaitz Foundation to the putting together of the biennial AIM/PAR Workforce Survey to measure progress in diversity demographics, the industry comes together time and
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Michael Powell Speaks at The Media Institute

Earlier this week, NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell participated in a virtual Q&A at The Media Institute on the state of the cable industry, the future of gigabit networks, net neutrality, rural broadband, and more. Check out some of the highlights below: When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, an unprecedented number of people quickly transitioned their work, school and personal
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How Cox's Public-Private Partnership in Nevada Helped Connect 100% of Its Students

Looking Back in Order to Move Forward 2020 will long be remembered as the year of distance learning, when schools all over the country closed their doors and pivoted online as the COVID-19 pandemic came to stay. Cable internet service providers (ISPs) got to work quickly and joined with school districts, community organizations, local governments, and businesses to identify unconnected
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Leaders in Sustainable TV Production

Today the world celebrates Earth Day, but more importantly, people around the globe come together to bring important environmental issues to the forefront and to advocate for more sustainable practices in how people live and work. The cable industry collectively takes great measures to ensure that its businesses minimize their carbon footprints and utilize energy efficient methods in their operations.
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Broadband Stats: Saving Energy to Help the Environment

Friday is Earth Day, and amid a global conversation about curbing climate change, this week is as good a time as any to reflect on the ways industry standards can play a role in helping our planet. For several years, the cable industry, alongside technology partners, has taken steps to improve the energy efficiency of set-top boxes and small network
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The Cable Industry's Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

As Earth Day approaches, and with climate change being a major issue the world is grappling with, there is no better time to look at the steps being taken to make positive changes and to encourage better ways to conserve energy and to protect the environment. Cable internet service providers (ISPs), which aim to connect as many Americans as possible,
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Cable TV Networks Are Building for a More Inclusive Workplace

Diversity Month continues throughout the month of April, and as previously explained, diversity is one of the main pillars of the cable industry. Cable TV networks pride themselves on lifting the voices of people of color, women, and underrepresented populations on the screen and off, and on building the next generation of diverse content creators. Industry-wide initiatives aim to encourage
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Broadband Prices Decreasing Versus Other Goods Despite Wider Inflation Pressures

With the nation’s latest inflation numbers released today, Americans again got a glimpse of pricing pressures that are still plaguing the economy. Consumer demand and continuing supply chain challenges brought on by the pandemic are resulting in rising prices for things such as used cars, fuel and food. But amidst such dark clouds, the market for broadband services remains a
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AMC’s “61st Street” Brings a Spotlight and Jobs to Chicago’s South Side

This weekend AMC Networks premieres its highly-anticipated original series “61st Street” from creator and showrunner Peter Moffat. Moffat, known for HBO’s award-winning miniseries “The Night Of” has assembled a two-season, 16-episode long saga that takes on the broken criminal justice system and the realities faced by many residents of the South Side of Chicago. Timely and provocative, the show brings
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