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
2023 Cable Broadband Highlights: Rural Expansion, Digital Inclusion, 10G, and Sustainability
As the end of 2023 approaches, it's a great time to reflect on the impactful initiatives undertaken by America's cable industry. The ongoing efforts and dedication of cable ISPs to extend high-speed broadband connectivity to those who need it the most are undoubtedly making a significant impact for millions of Americans. At the same time, companies are demonstrating a steadfast commitment to practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability. Highlighted below are themes and topics covered in NCTA's stories over the past year, which reveal just a fraction
America’s Expanding Cable Broadband Networks: The South, Part 1
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 the South. Check out NCTA.com for other projects currently underway in the Midwest, Central U.S., the Pacific West, and the Mid-Atlantic
Cable Providers' Commitment to Cybersecurity
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month underway, it’s important to shine a light on the collective effort required to safeguard our digital world, and the critical role that cable providers play in doing their part to identify and protect their networks and consumers against today’s and tomorrow’s cyberthreats. At the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo General Session last week, NCTA Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Technology, Dr. Rikin Thakker, spoke with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from Charter, Comcast, and Cox to find out what the largest cable providers in the country are
Americans Remain Highly Satisfied with Home Internet Service
Americans rely on and trust that their home broadband service will perform without a hitch at any time of day and keep them safe online, according to a new Morning Consult study commissioned by NCTA. In fact, 85 percent of American adults rate the overall quality of their home internet service as positive, and specific tested aspects remain equally high. Overall consumer satisfaction with home internet has improved since 2019, a recognition that the marketplace has seen ongoing investment and innovation, increasing competition, and significant increases in speed, capacity, and reliability year
Shaping Tomorrow's Broadband Landscape: NCTA at the 40th SCTE Cable-Tec Expo
The 40th SCTE Cable-Tec Expo commences next week in Denver, and this year the conference will feature a slew of NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key challenges facing the industry. Take a look below at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas. 10G and Emerging Technologies On Wednesday, CableLabs President and CEO Phil McKinney and NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell will kick off the General Session by reflecting on the path to 10G, emerging technologies, and the industry
Q&A: CableLabs Shares Advancements, Challenges, and Implications of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a long-standing concept in the technological landscape, but its practical implementation and impact have been transformative in recent years. In the cable industry, AI is revolutionizing operations and service offerings with opportunities for increased network performance, improved efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced customer experiences. In an interview with NCTA, CableLabs Fellow and Vice President of Next-Gen Systems Dr. Bernardo Huberman shed light on the evolving role of AI and the groundbreaking work being done at CableLabs to harness AI's
Back to School: Envisioning Education in the 10G Era
As students gear up to head back to school, the horizon of education is evolving. The future of learning will rely on cutting-edge technologies that demand robust networks with heightened capacity, reliability, and security. Here is where 10G comes in. The broadband network poised to revolutionize how we live, work, learn, and play by enabling innovative tech solutions will undoubtedly reshape education. To gain insight into the impact of 10G, NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI) to explore what the experts forecast the landscape of learning to look like. Experiential
DOCSIS 4.0: Technology Powering the Next Generation of Internet Connectivity
As the industry moves towards bringing 10G speeds to households across America, behind the scenes DOCSIS® technology plays a crucial role in making this happen. The new DOCSIS 4.0 specifications are the latest and most advanced version of this technology, promising even faster and more reliable internet connections for the future. But First, What Is DOCSIS Technology? DOCSIS technology, developed by CableLabs—the industry’s R&D consortium—literally stands for "Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification". The DOCSIS specifications are a set of technical standards that govern how internet
Broadband Stats: The Future is Super-Fast
America’s broadband networks continue to expand and evolve, continuing the commitment to delivering tomorrow’s speeds today.
