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Broadband Stats: 10G Is On The Horizon

In 2019, the cable industry announced 10G, an industry-wide commitment to delivering superfast, low latency networks that will reach 10 Gbps speeds in the coming years. Fast forward a few years later, and some major milestones have already been reached on the path to 10G. From Mediacom’s unleashing of the 10G Smart Home to Comcast's groundbreaking test of the Full
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Cable's Economic Impact Reaches $460 Billion

A new report, "Investing in America: The Cable Industry's Economic Impact on People, Infrastructure & Programming" finds that the economic impact by America's cable industry has reached approximately $460 billion. The report by Bortz Media & Sports Group looks at how cable's investment in infrastructure and award-winning programming has reached and affected consumers in nearly every community across the United
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AMC's Shudder Spotlights Black Horror in New Anthology as Halloween Approaches

With Halloween just around the corner, the horror genre is getting its time in the spotlight as viewers have a plethora of scary TV programming to choose from. AMC Networks stands apart in this category with its menu of slasher and horror shows, giving audiences the shrieks and thrills they crave during this time of year. Not only is AMC
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As Inflation Rises for Most of the Economy, Internet Prices Decline

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and consumers have seen price increases on many goods. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of September which showed that, as compared to September 2020, overall prices for consumers increased 5.4%. However, the real price of internet services fell 2.6% in September
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TV Stats: HBO’s “Succession” By The Numbers

This weekend, fans of the smash hit “Succession” on HBO will be rewarded with the long-awaited premiere of the show’s third season. The series follows the adult children of an extravagantly wealthy family as they compete for control of their aging father’s media empire and has inspired remixes, memes, think pieces, and a few viral videos. Even for those who
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Announcing: The 10G Challenge

At this year’s SCTE Cable Tech Expo, during the “The Path to 10G” panel, the CEOs of NCTA, CableLabs, and SCTE (Michael Powell, Phil McKinney, and Mark Dzuban, respectively) announced the launch of the 10G Challenge—an invitation to technology leaders, start ups, entrepreneurs, engineers, and more—to develop new technologies, services, and applications that make the most of a next generation
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Selma Blair Shines in New Documentary about MS on Discovery+

Americans have a 3.5 in 1,000 chance of developing Multiple Sclerosis, according to the MS Association of America. A few Americans might personally know someone afflicted with the condition, but for many the reality of MS is far out of mind. But if Selma Blair has her way, by the time her new film on discovery+ is viewed by audiences
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Powell at Diversity Week 2021: Our Wellbeing is Inextricably Intertwined

Every autumn, the cable industry usually converges in Manhattan to discuss and advocate for practices that further diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. While COVID-19 may have forced the activities of Diversity Week to go digital for a second year in a row, nothing could get in the way of the efforts that contribute to this important
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The Cable Industry Comes Together Virtually to Champion Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Every year for the past several decades, the cable industry has held Diversity Week—a time for cable operators and TV networks to discuss and advocate for practices that further diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. Although the pandemic has prevented another in-person gathering in New York City this fall, the industry continues its mission this week to
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Cable TV Networks Strive to Elevate the Hispanic Community

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15 and runs through October 15, cable programmers have launched initiatives aimed at lifting the voices of the Hispanic community and raising awareness around the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in every facet of American life. Cable TV networks work year-round to use their large reach and influence to
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