Here’s What It Will Take to Achieve “Internet for All”
While details of President Biden’s State of the Union address are being closely guarded, we can expect infrastructure, including our nation’s broadband networks, to play a starring role. There’s no doubt that we have already made, and continue to make, significant strides to close the country’s digital divide. Forty million new U.S. homes subscribed to broadband between 2016 and 2021. 89% of American homes and businesses now have access to gigabit-speed service and 95% of U.S. customers have multiple choices for wired or wireless broadband. Why it matters: 2024 will prove especially pivotal to
America’s Expanding Broadband Networks Continue To Grow: The South Pt. 3
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 more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn about other projects highlighted in previous blogs, be sure to check out NCTA.com. Louisiana In Livingston Parish, Charter
Broadband Stats: Connecting Every American
Closing the digital divide is a complex task that goes far beyond extending broadband service. Cost and digital literacy are key to successful adoption and to making the most of a connection. For years, cable ISPs have offered low-cost broadband adoption programs available to families who qualify for free or reduced school lunches, as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly. In addition to these programs, cable ISPs also often donate devices and offer digital literacy programs to help the previously unconnected take full advantage of their new connection.
Mediacom Partners With Rural Community to Bring Fiber to the Home
Extending broadband to rural corners of the U.S. presents a number of challenges, including rugged terrain, difficult economics, and geographic hurdles, just to name a few. Despite these difficulties, America’s broadband providers have been extending their networks to the farthest corners of the country. Many ISPs have been hard at work for years, investing their own money and resources to connect rural communities. Mediacom’s recent network expansion in Minnesota is just one example of these efforts. Community Partners In Lakewood Township, Minnesota, a town of about 2,000 people near the
New Research From Cox Shows How High-Speed Internet Sparks Rural Vitality
While 95% of Americans have multiple choices for home broadband service, nearly 10 million people who live in rural areas have yet to be connected. But thanks to an unprecedented boost of federal funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure legislation, the mission to connect every community is within reach. Cable providers are an integral part of this effort, with the aim of creating greater opportunities for economic and educational advancement through connectivity. Over the past year and a half, Cox Communications has expanded its fiber network to reach more than 50,000 households that
Broadband Stats: Building on Momentum
As 2024 gets underway, the U.S. will enter the next phase of its goal to connect every American, and more households will continue to gain access to the 10G platform. The foundation for this important work is built on decades of investment to continually improve the next-generation broadband platform that is powering the economy and empowering consumers in nearly every community.
America’s Expanding Cable Broadband Networks: A Year in Review
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. As the year comes to a close, here’s a sampling of some of the critical broadband expansion projects around the country that are underway or completed. To learn more about how the cable broadband industry is working to connect every American, be sure to check out NCTA.com. The Midwest Iowa
VIDEO: Cable's Dedicated Journey to Deliver Rural Broadband Access
In the rugged landscape of rural America, the quest for widespread broadband connectivity faces formidable challenges. Battling rocky terrains and adverse weather conditions, cable operators navigate the complexities of deploying high-speed internet and advanced technology. But despite these hurdles, internet service providers are relentless in their efforts to bring next-generation connectivity to the farthest reaches of the country.
America’s Expanding Broadband Networks: New England
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. Here is a small sampling of broadband projects by cable ISPs underway as they prepare to deliver superfast internet speeds in communities across parts of New England. Check out NCTA.com for other projects currently underway in the Midwest, Central U.S., the Pacific West, the Mid-Atlantic, and
What Broadband Expansion Strategies Will Lead to Success?
Cable broadband providers deliver high-speed connectivity across the United States, even in remote and hard-to-reach regions. Their ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure and connect as many Americans as possible underscore the importance of gathering insights from industry leaders at the forefront of broadband deployment. Thoughts From an American Broadband Leader: In a Q&A with NCTA, Ben Dold, Midco's Chief Operating Officer, shared his thoughts on broadband expansion strategies that lead to success. Midco serves over 490,000 homes and businesses across Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North