Broadband Stats: Americans Are Satisfied With Their Internet Service
Over the past two decades, internet speeds have dramatically increased, with many Americans now having access to gigabit speed networks. That increase is thanks to the over $300 billion invested by cable internet service providers (ISPs) in critical infrastructure, and has meant that capacity and speed have stayed ahead of the curve. A new report from Leichtman Research Group shows that Americans are satisfied with their internet service and experience. America’s internet success is exemplified by the fact that 68% of broadband subscribers say that their service meets the needs of their
Broadband Stats: Infrastructure Success, Past and Present
With the upcoming implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, cities, states, and local governments in 2022 will begin to make use of the $40+ billion set aside for broadband projects. How successful those funds are at building new networks to unserved and underserved populations depends on which projects receive approval. Given their long track record of success, incumbent cable internet service providers (ISPs) are best suited to utilize federal funds and build reliable networks where they are most needed. Here are a few reasons why: Since the turn of the millennium, cable
What Cable's Broadband Network Performance During COVID Means for America
A new study that examines U.S. broadband network performance during the COVID-19 pandemic finds that America's broadband networks passed their biggest stress test ever with flying colors when the internet experienced unprecedented surges in traffic during the worst phases of the global health crisis. In fact, the study—released by Recon Analytics—asserts that the U.S. network performance change was imperceptible to the average daily user. A few of the key findings include: Internet traffic increased by more than 20% in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wireless download speeds doubled
Cable TV Networks Strive to Create Positive Change Through Giving Back
The giving season is in full swing, and the cable industry has been hard at work not just this month, but every day of the year to help the communities they serve to grow and thrive. On the cable TV side, networks host numerous initiatives and programs aimed at charitable giving and to engage their employees in community service. The causes they support run the gamut to include challenges that America is grappling with, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and social injustice. Cable TV networks use their platforms, resources, and influence to educate, inform, and raise awareness among their viewers
How America's ISPs Strive to Improve Quality of Life in the Communities They Serve
For the second straight year, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But if the pandemic has revealed anything over the past 20 months, it's that community is more important than ever during these uncertain times. Cable operators and TV networks have continued to foster community and to give back to the people in their footprints in every way they can, not just through the broadband and TV services they provide but also through their charitable arms and foundations. Through grants, scholarships, donations, community building programs, and volunteer efforts, the cable
Cable TV Celebrates Trans Week of Visibility
In 2018, FX premiered its newest show from acclaimed showrunner Ryan Murphy. “Pose” made headlines, after all it told the story of transgender and queer people building community in 1980s New York, which was a major breakthrough for queer storytelling on TV. But it also made history for the fact that record numbers of trans identifying people were the writers, producers, and stars of the program. Until that point, most projects cast cisgender (a person who identifies with the gender assigned to them at birth) actors to play trans roles, and often focused on tragedy. “Pose,” by comparison, told
TV Stats: How Cable TV Powers the Economy
Since before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have turned to TV for comfort, information, and entertainment. In fact, when the pandemic hit, comfort viewing reached a whole new level, but there were questions about how TV production could forge ahead during a health crisis. Thanks to clever thinking, increased safety protocols, and patience, TV production has continued throughout thanks to those hard-working men and women, both in front of and behind the camera, who make up cable’s workforce and who are helping to deliver the high-quality news, entertainment, and
Cable ISPs and TV Networks Honor and Support America's Veterans
Veterans Day is an important day in America as the country comes together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans play an invaluable role within the cable industry as they bring a unique skillset and an unmatched work ethic to the workforce. Cable internet service providers (ISPs) and TV networks recognize the sacrifices they have made for the country and the incredible attributes they contribute to help the industry thrive, which is why many have launched initiatives and programs aimed at recruiting and supporting the needs of
New Comedy Shows Help to Expand Authentic Native American Storytelling on TV
As Native American Heritage Month gets underway, there is no better time to spotlight two groundbreaking shows that made their debuts this year and that center around the people who live in and around Native American tribal reservations. These shows stand out not only because Native American people are cast as leads, but many of the writers and producers behind the scenes are also Native American—making the shows and their storylines all the more authentic and genuine. TV networks have made great efforts to diversify their writer’s rooms and casts to ensure that each person’s voice is heard
Broadband Stats: Cable’s Impact on the American Economy
The past year and a half demonstrated how much daily life relies on a broadband connection. Americans have spent more time working, learning, and playing at home via the internet than ever before. While many tasks and commerce moved to the internet in recent months, broadband was vital to the economy long before the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, every two years, the Bortz Media & Sports Group conducts research on how much the cable broadband and TV industry impacts the American economy. Last week, the most recent version was published and underscores how strongly the industry powers the American