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Over the past two decades, cable broadband providers have invested over $275 billion in building robust high-speed broadband networks that power the online experiences for millions of Americans every day. As a result, more than 90 percent of U.S. homes now have hyper-fast connectivity, but there are still areas where there is not sufficient access to high-speed broadband. To continue
Thanks to brilliant innovations in technology over the past few decades, video is everywhere. Gone are the days of crowds forming in front of electronics stores to watch breaking news; now there is a near-ubiquity of screens and connectivity. Creators have new formats to explore, the video marketplace is more competitive than it’s ever been, and some of the highest-quality
Imagine going to school and conducting a virtual chemistry experiment with lab scientists 3,000 miles away. Or coexisting in a virtual meeting space with colleagues who, instead of dialing into a video conference call, can feel as though they are working together in the same room. In the latest video from CableLabs' Near Future series, light field displays are featured
Last night's 70th Primetime Emmy Awards lived up to its promise to showcase the diverse menu of choices that viewers have on television today, and the inspiring stories that keep them coming back for more. In total, together with the Creative Arts Emmys, cable programming drew the most wins with 65 out of 126 awards (in 122 categories), followed by
With the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards taking place on Monday in Los Angeles, it's worth taking a look at the TV shows and talent that shined at the Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented just this past weekend. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are generally awarded to those who work behind the scenes in TV programming, including video and
America's TV viewers are watching their favorite shows on more devices and streaming services than ever before. Award-winning programming is available to watch at home or on the go and the array of viewer choices continues to explode. One of the best parts of today’s TV experience is that viewers can enjoy their favorite content in several different ways, from
Every day, more than 100 million consumers enjoy their favorite TV shows, musical acts and streaming media services delivered to them via a technology path that includes satellites that hover thousands of miles above us in the sky. These satellites are used to transmit all kinds of programming and digital content from one point to another. The key ingredient that
Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association announced today the addition of two public policy veterans to its Government Relations team. On September 4, NCTA welcomed Amy Bender, formerly Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, as Vice President, Government Relations and Legislative Counsel. Next week, Saul Hernandez, currently Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. G.K. Butterfield,
As Labor Day approaches, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the significant economic impact that America's broadband providers and TV networks are making nationwide. The industry has contributed an astounding $421 billion to the U.S. economy and supported millions of American workers in jobs that are strengthening communities and local economies. Job creation only continues to grow and
As we learned earlier this month, the release of Comcast's seven-year progress report of the Internet Essentials program indicated that internet adoption programs have reached more than six million Americans. But Internet Essentials—the largest broadband adoption program in the U.S.—is doing more than just expanding internet-connected households across the country. It's helping to improve the lives of low-income families and