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America's ISPs Show Their Commitment Through Philanthropic Efforts

‘Tis the season for giving, and there’s no better time to celebrate the philanthropic work that is occurring year-round throughout the cable industry than during the merriest season of all. As America’s broadband providers interact with residents every day in every region of the country, they’re not only helping to connect communities on a digital level; they’re also investing in
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How Cox Prepares to Keep Its Operation Running When Natural Disasters Strike

When a natural disaster strikes an area, the effects and aftermath can be devastating. The hurricanes and wildfires of the past couple of years left regions of the country in vulnerable conditions. During these kinds of emergencies, America's broadband providers are working day and night to maintain network operations and to reach as many communities across their footprint that they
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Video Leads All Internet Traffic

With internet speeds getting faster every year, and more connected devices populating homes, people are online more than ever before. America’s broadband providers have invested over $275 billion in the past 20 years to upgrade and expand their networks—which has allowed people to experience next generation technologies like AR and VR, and to unleash limitless possibilities for Americans to explore
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How Cable Operators Are Investing in the Career Trajectories of Their Employees

Every day, millions of Americans reach for their tablet, laptop or TV, and every day, millions of cable industry employees help them make the most of their internet service. Whether they are installing a wireless service in a farmhouse or troubleshooting a TV Everywhere app, the broadband technicians and customer service representatives at cable operators nationwide have to be equipped
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How Does a Fixed Wireless Network…Work?

Diverse geography and terrain, coupled with the sheer size of the United States pose significant challenges to delivering high-speed internet to every corner of our country. In places where miles of wilderness and farmland separate neighbors, the challenges to deploying a fiber network can be prohibitive. However, two ISPs are finding new solutions to connect even the most remote Americans.
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Seniors and Parents Say the Internet Has a Positive Effect on Their Lives

Today's families are enjoying a surge of transformative services, apps, and technologies that are making their lives easier in so many ways. Internet speeds have never been faster, and as people demand more bandwidth to handle each household member's online interests and the multiple tablets, phones, laptops, and other IoT devices they use to connect, America's robust broadband networks have
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How the FCC Can Remove Local Barriers to Faster Broadband Deployment

Cities and small towns throughout the U.S. are thriving on high-speed internet. The ultrafast connectivity deployed by America's broadband providers is transforming economies, businesses, education, healthcare, and entertainment, and strengthening relationships through online interactions. The gigabit era has arrived, and thanks to cable's investment in infrastructure, 74 percent of its footprint now has gigabit service available. Each year, the speeds
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Veterans Thrive in the Cable Industry

In preparation for Veterans Day this weekend, there's no better time to recognize and reflect on the contributions of the industry's veteran population—both in their service to our country and in the work they do every day to connect Americans through internet and television. Cable operators and programmers make efforts year-round to recruit, hire and train these men and women
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Cable TV and FX's Pose Lead in LGBTQ Representation

As Transgender Awareness Month kicks off, the recent release of GLAAD's annual "Where We Are on TV" report gives audiences all the more reason to celebrate the transgender community, LGBTQ people and diversity across the spectrum. According to the report, TV is airing more LGBTQ stories than ever before, with the number of LGBTQ characters at its highest in several
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This Election Day, the C-SPAN Bus Celebrates 25 Years of Civic Outreach

It's been 25 years since C-SPAN launched its traveling C-SPAN Bus Program, and to celebrate the occasion the network sent its award-winning state-of-the art motor coach on a "50 Capitals Tour" which started last year. Throughout the tour, teachers, students, elected officials and others climb aboard to learn about the network's multi-platform public service resources. This anniversary is a timely
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