Topic: Industry Trends & Impact

Video: Midco’s Commitment To South Dakota

While providing broadband to hundreds of communities in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin is a big job on its own, Midco also wants to be a good neighbor in the communities they serve. Midco’s broadband service is vital to groups like Feeding South Dakota, a Sioux Falls-based organization whose mission is to end the hunger crisis in their state. By utilizing Midco’s broadband service, Feeding South Dakota connects those in need to mobile food centers, with families receiving produce, dairy, meat, breads and other nonperishable food items. “For our mission to

Broadband Stats: Global Internet Trends

Sandvine, a global leader in internet trends research, has published its latest annual “Global Internet Phenomena Report,” giving a snapshot of how people use the internet.

Cable TV Celebrates Black History Month Every Day of the Year

Black History Month has always been a time when America comes together to place Black history, heritage, and culture center stage, and cable TV networks are demonstrating that the Black community needs to be celebrated not just this month, but year-round. From producing shows that lift Black voices and that focus on the Black experience, to launching initiatives that strive to break down barriers for Black talent on and off the screen, the cable industry has long made a commitment to advancing racial equality and social justice through its large reach and influence. Below are just a handful of

How Cox is Enabling a 'SmartBiz Virginia'

Smart city initiatives aren't new but as technology advances so does the ability of these projects to improve economic development, communication, efficiency, sustainability and quality of life. One key technology advancement is the gigabit broadband networks now widely available throughout America, with superfast 10G networks just around the corner. Virginia's Approach One of the country's leading smart city initiatives takes place in Virginia, where Cox Communications is a trusted partner to many businesses, schools, civil leaders, and innovators. "Virginia was the birthplace of Cox's

Comcast's Partnerships in Tacoma Are Advancing Digital Equity

As the U.S. continues the important task of connecting more Americans to high-speed broadband this year, the past few years have demonstrated that public-private partnerships are a critical and successful tactic for closing the digital divide. A model that communities can emulate started in Tacoma, Washington, where Comcast has long partnered with the City of Tacoma, the Tacoma-Pierce Chamber, and local, nonprofit organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. The company’s latest investment in the region came last fall, when Comcast announced $300,000 in awards to

TV Networks Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

As America prepares to celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., cable TV networks have a host of special content and programming at the ready for audiences to learn more about the civil rights leader and the watershed events that he inspired following his fight for racial and social justice equality. Check out a handful of the initiatives and movies that touch on the significance of the upcoming holiday: Noticias Telemundo, along with MSNBC, will host town halls in New Orleans focused on advancing racial equity on January 17 for the 7th annual 'National Day of Racial Healing.'

Hallmark's New Mahogany Movies Prioritize Diverse Storytelling

Hallmark Media's Mahogany brand debuted its first holiday movie last weekend, "The Holiday Stocking," and more movies under the network's new and inclusive programming brand will follow in 2023. "The Holiday Stocking" is also part of "Countdown to Christmas," the network's expansive and famed rollout of holiday movies. As family and friends gather around screens to enjoy holiday movie-watching parties and traditions over the next few weeks, Hallmark Media has continued to step up its initiatives to elevate diverse voices and perspectives on screen and behind the scenes. A New Programming Line

Broadband Stats: Going Green, Saving Money

While energy costs have increased in recent years, the wattage required for equipment that powers home TV and broadband services has been cut dramatically. Through two separate voluntary agreements between cable providers and consumer electronics manufacturers, the energy efficiency of set-top boxes and home internet equipment like routers and modems has been increased significantly and consumers are seeing reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs since the programs began nine years ago.