The Last Mile, Explained
Cable broadband networks are critical infrastructure that connect the vast majority of the United States. In fact, 99% of homes in cable's footprint have access to gigabit speeds. But what many don't realize is how crucial the "last mile" portion of those networks is to connecting the millions of Americans who benefit from broadband today, and those who will be reached in the near future. Digging deeper: With federal broadband funding efforts on the horizon, and as cable providers continue to build out their networks, it's worth understanding how the "last mile" works and how it serves as a
The 10G Future: Healthcare
10G, the broadband network soon delivering superfast symmetrical internet speeds, has the potential to transform how we live, work, learn and play. Recent years have demonstrated that healthcare is primed to benefit from super-fast broadband, as telehealth becomes more regular and as new technologies come to market. NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI), experts in researching trends and calculating how they will disrupt business, government and society, to imagine what some cutting-edge changes might look like with 10G. The resulting report honed in on four areas: entertainment
What is Latency and Why Is It Important?
In today’s “always online” world, seamless network operation and a smooth connectivity experience is essential. Engineers have worked hard to reduce the latency (often referred to as lag or lag time) users encounter while relying on the broadband networks that power smart technologies. In fact, super low-latency is one of 10G’s primary benefits. What Is Latency? In general terms, latency is the time that elapses between a request for information and its arrival. Sometimes lag can happen on a network, on a device, or both at the same time. Anytime a signal is sent and processed, some degree of
10G Is Taking Off
10G is on the way. Since the cable industry's first unveiling of the 10G initiative in 2019, cable providers have been engineering and testing the technology that will make next-generation networks a reality, bringing 10 gigabit per second (Gbps) speeds to households across America and forever change how people connect, live, work, and play. Fast forward to 2023, and the first deployment of 10G networks are being announced. Below are highlights of recent developments as the road to 10G progresses. Comcast: Greenlight for 10G Comcast announced that its latest Xfinity 10G network upgrade will be
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.
The 10G Future: Agriculture
10G, the broadband network soon delivering superfast symmetrical internet speeds, has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives. As more devices become connected and as new technologies come to market, a next-generation gigabit network will unleash exciting new experiences across many industries – even agriculture. NCTA partnered with the Future Today Institute (FTI), experts in researching trends and calculating how they will disrupt business, government and society, to imagine what some cutting-edge changes might look like with 10G. The resulting report honed in on four areas
GCI Gives Esports a Boost in Alaska
GCI is set to host the largest online esports tournament in Alaskan history, and it starts tomorrow. The GCI Northern Lights Invitational will take place over the next three weekends, and every match will be played over GCI's servers. The invitational is a $20,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament, one of the most popular games among esports enthusiasts. Esports has been a fast-growing phenomenon over the past decade, and in Alaska, GCI has been a trailblazer for championing esports in the state. The ISP has provided a boost for Alaskan collegiate esports athletes through its
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
2023 Tech Trends and the Broadband Networks That Will Fuel Them
CES, one of the world's largest technology showcases, may have ended earlier this month but the buzz around the newest gadgets and latest next-generation experiences is just beginning. And while these new products are bound to entertain and make everyone's lives a little easier, one thing is certain: high-speed broadband networks will power the tsunami of connected devices that promise to upgrade homes, healthcare, businesses, schools, and daily life. The cable industry’s 10G initiative—which will deliver 10 gigabits per second speeds to households across America—will play an instrumental role
FCC Report Shows Cable Broadband Delivers More Than Advertised
The FCC recently released the latest Measuring Broadband America (MBA) report gauging the delivery of residential broadband services across the country during September and October of 2021. The MBA program is administered by SamKnows, the world’s foremost authority on broadband performance testing, and the findings are derived from more than ten billion test measurements. The Good News The results show that cable broadband providers continue to deliver speeds that consistently exceed advertised levels. During peak periods (7 to 11 p.m.), the FCC found that, on average, cable-based broadband