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SCTE TechExpo 24 commences next week in Atlanta, and this year the conference will feature NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key policy challenges facing the industry. Below are just a few panels looking at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts, and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas. NCTA
While excitement over new generations of mobile connectivity technologies hit a high point, unfortunately, 5G fell short of the high expectations around the technology. Regulators should be weary of rushing into the next generation, 6G, without carefully considering the state of connectivity networks today. While early planning for 6G is a worthwhile exercise, U.S. policymakers should invest in the current
Consumers’ have saved more than $18 billion in energy costs since 2012, the result of a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the efficiency of devices used to access video programming. Recent eco-friendly technology advancements showcase the industry’s commitment to innovation that benefits both the environment and consumers alike.
GCI has kicked off the latest phase of its Aleutians Fiber Project in the Kodiak Island community of Port Lions. The undertaking is part of the ISP’s larger efforts to connect the remote Aleutian Islands to multi-gigabit speeds via 800 miles of subsea fiber-optic cable. “We’re excited to start work in our second phase of the Aleutians Fiber Project community,”
As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few
TV set-top boxes and internet equipment in the home are doing more than just providing entertainment and information—they're also playing a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and saving consumers billions of dollars. New data released Recent independent reports from D+R International, Ltd. highlight the impact that energy-efficient set-top boxes and internet devices like routers and modems have had over
Monday is Labor Day, a time to reflect on the workers that power the nation. The cable industry is extraordinarily proud of the hard work done each day to keep the country connected and entertained and is committed to extending networks to every corner of the country. To learn more about the critical, often challenging work cable crews face in
Cox Communications has announced it has completed the extension of its fiber-optic network in Congress, Arizona, in Yavapai County. The undertaking was one of three projects highlighted in NCTA’s new docufilm, "Every Last Mile.” “Every Last Mile” tells the story of the hard work that goes into extending broadband networks to far-out corners of the United States. The film follows
In recent years, cable broadband providers have expanded their offerings to include mobile service, giving Americans more choices for their cell providers than ever before and saving them millions monthly when switching from higher-priced plans offered by traditional phone companies. A hit with customers Unsurprisingly, these lower-cost plans have been a hit with consumers, according to a recent analysis from
The 2024 Paris Olympics have wrapped up after a dazzling two weeks of blockbuster action. NBCU, the US broadcast partner for the games, had an ambitious plan to deliver more coverage of the games than ever before, and they did exactly that, with some of the largest audiences in over a decade and even more records set.