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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) kicked off its 55th annual Consumer Electronics Show earlier this week, showcasing the latest developments in emerging tech. While COVID-19 might not have prevented the trade show from happening in person this time, the pandemic can be felt in the innovation on display this year. “In these periods of economic downturn and certainly crises like
The FCC in late December released its latest broadband performance analysis, the "Eleventh Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report," reflecting testing conducted in September and October of 2020. The MBA program is administered by SamKnows, the world's foremost authority on broadband performance testing. It utilizes a hardware-based measurement methodology that controls for network factors to render the most accurate measurements
With the end of December fast approaching, it is worth reflecting on some key milestones achieved by cable internet and TV industry. From connecting more Americans to preventing millions of metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, below are some of key stats from the industry: As new innovations like Wi-Fi 6 and DOCSIS 4.1 rolled out, America’s broadband
The popular saying, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," spreads to television once again as cable TV networks bring on the holiday cheer with an abundance of heartwarming movies, shows, and holiday specials to choose from. While many channels started their rollouts as early as October, undoubtedly December is the month when those joyful and cozy storylines beckon
The word "home" has been redefined over the past 21 months during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For millions of people, the home has become and continues to be a virtual workplace, school, doctor's office, and entertainment space all at the same time. And as technologies advance and even more of society's needs move online, American homes will transform into smart
With the upcoming implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, cities, states, and local governments in 2022 will begin to make use of the $40+ billion set aside for broadband projects. How successful those funds are at building new networks to unserved and underserved populations depends on which projects receive approval. Given their long track record of success, incumbent
A new study that examines U.S. broadband network performance during the COVID-19 pandemic finds that America's broadband networks passed their biggest stress test ever with flying colors when the internet experienced unprecedented surges in traffic during the worst phases of the global health crisis. In fact, the study—released by Recon Analytics—asserts that the U.S. network performance change was imperceptible to
The giving season is in full swing, and the cable industry has been hard at work not just this month, but every day of the year to help the communities they serve to grow and thrive. On the cable TV side, networks host numerous initiatives and programs aimed at charitable giving and to engage their employees in community service. The
Since 2017, GCI—Alaska's largest internet service provider—has been planning and preparing to execute an 860-mile subsea fiber system to six remote communities in Alaska, including Unalaska and the Aleutian Islands. This past fall, the ISP took a big step forward when it broke ground with trenching conduit in Unalaska after finalizing the project design and planning phase and obtaining the
For the second straight year, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But if the pandemic has revealed anything over the past 20 months, it's that community is more important than ever during these uncertain times. Cable operators and TV networks have continued to foster community and to give back to the people in their footprints in every way