Broadband Stats: Cable’s Network Investment
Cable’s decades-long infrastructure investment has resulted in fast and resilient networks that are far ahead of demand and built to power the next transformational technology. And soon enough, cable’s 10G speeds will enable a whole new set of immersive experiences.
Three Ways Rural Broadband Is Creating Positive Change
The regions where miles of farmland separate neighbors, harsh terrain makes travel challenging, and important services are many hours away, a high-speed broadband network is a critical conduit to society. The bottom line: Cable broadband providers invest billions of dollars annually to build robust networks throughout the country including some of the most remote regions in the world. And with an upcoming injection of federal infrastructure funding coming soon, public-private partnerships will further expand these important networks to unserved rural communities to connect those Americans who
VIDEO: Midco and Feeding South Dakota Team Up
By utilizing Midco’s broadband service, groups like Feeding South Dakota can connects those in need to mobile food centers.
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
VIDEO: Cox’s Mark Greatrex Talks Tech Trends at CES 2023
Inside the trends shaping the next wave of technology.
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.'