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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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TV Stats: Delivering High-Quality TV for Decades

Over the years, cable TV has produced some of America’s favorite television moments. Those unforgettable season finales, the vital news coverage of world events, and those rich and diverse storylines have characterized cable TV for decades. Thanks to the investment by programmers and their devotion to what TV can do for the world, it’s a trend that continues to this
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NCTA Announces New Additions to Legal and Government Relations Teams

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Kyle Dixon, Jeff Freeland and Becky Tangren to its Legal and Government Relations teams. Additionally, NCTA announced the promotion of Lee Friedman to Deputy Chief, Federal Legislative Affairs. NCTA welcomes Kyle Dixon as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Program Network Policy. Prior to joining
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Diversity and Inclusion: A Cornerstone of the Cable Industry

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and while the cable industry embraces and pursues diversity within its business and workforce all year long, this month is a good time to reflect on the diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the internet and television world, and how diversity and inclusion continue to serve as a cornerstone for the industry. For decades, the cable
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Americans Give Their Home Internet Service High Marks

A robust internet connection has become indispensable in our lives. During the COVID pandemic, America’s broadband networks performed resiliently even during historic surges in internet traffic when many companies and schools went entirely remote, according to performance tests and reports. But besides powering our digital lives, it’s important to ensure that broadband is meeting consumer expectations and evolving in the
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Broadband Stats: The Power of Wi-Fi

Over the past decade, the United States and the rest of the world has seen a boon in the growth of connected devices. From smart lights to speakers to internet-connected refrigerators and washing machines, new technology is powering the growth of the smart home. These technologies all have one thing in common—they rely on fast Wi-Fi. With more devices utilizing
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Broadband During and Beyond the Pandemic

As the United States and the rest of the world reach the two-year mark when the COVID pandemic was declared, it's important to reflect on the enormous changes that have followed. The global health crisis has been devastating and as America attempts its climb back to "normalcy," some things will never be the same again. But amid many of the
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