New Survey Shows Americans Are Eager for 10G
Four years ago at CES 2019, the global cable industry announced a bold initiative called 10G, a vision for delivering home internet speeds of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) in the coming years. Since then, the cable broadband industry has made significant advances to achieving that goal and multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds are on the roadmap for later this year. Broadband’s Positive Reputation In late 2022, NCTA conducted a poll with Morning Consult to understand how tech-savvy Americans feel about the promise of what these superfast high-speed networks can deliver (tech-savvy are those who are
Broadband Stats: Gigabit America
With 2023 underway, industry watchers are looking ahead to what the new year might hold. New technologies will be unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this week with more and more smart devices needing broadband. As the cable broadband industry gets closer to the 10G future, it’s a good time to see just how close we are to homes having 10 Gbps.
Broadband & TV Stats: 2022 by the Numbers
2022 was an important year for broadband, from millions being connected via the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to the first deployment of funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Cable TV programming also had a big year, with critically acclaimed shows like HBO’s “Succession” leading the pack with Emmy nominations and AMC’s “Better Call Saul” finally ending the story started with “Breaking Bad” years ago.
Tour the 10G Smart Home
From smart lights to app-controlled speakers, many homes today benefit from internet-connected technologies. But as more devices become connected and as new technologies come to market, a next-generation gigabit network is critical to powering the future. How to get there: Cable internet service providers (ISPs) have been building the 10G network for years now, and with recent breakthroughs and innovations, 10G is closer than ever. In fact, a new, virtual 10G-enabled home demonstrates this coming reality by blending current and future technologies to display what might be possible. Why that’s
Introducing the Winners of the 10G Challenge
As Americans continue to keep parts of their office and school lives in the home, the future success of broadband networks is more critical than ever before. That’s why America’s broadband leaders have been building the 10G network for years, because while there’s an idea of what tomorrow might hold, the future will be powered by robust, secure, high-speed 10G internet. To get a better idea of how a 10G connection could revolutionize life, CableLabs hosted the 10G Challenge, whose winners were announced this September. The 10G Challenge Announced in 2021, the 10G Challenge sought proposals for
Leaders Reflect on Building the Network of Tomorrow
The SCTE Cable-Tec Expo kicked off earlier this week for its first in-person conference since 2019, and this year a few of the key themes heard throughout the show all tied back to the legacy that the industry is building for the next generation. "We have a foundation for our industry that goes way beyond any of our lifespans. The decisions we make today in the design, deployment, and operations of our networks establish a legacy," said CableLabs President & CEO Phil McKinney in his opening presentation with SCTE President & CEO Mark Dzuban. "Just like those that came before us in our industry
New Research Shows Four Ways that 10G Will Revolutionize Our Lives
In January of 2019, the global cable industry announced its vision for building super-fast broadband networks that would be capable of delivering 10 gigabits per second, called 10G. Fast forward to 2022 and the journey to 10G has rapidly progressed to the point that multi-gigabit symmetrical services are on the horizon for 2023. With 29 billion devices expected to be connected to the internet in 2023, the need for broadband networks that can meet the demands of today and well into the future is clear. With 10G, innovators will be able to create a wide variety of new services and applications
America’s Internet Speeds Continue to Surge Ahead
With the United States having the monumental opportunity to close the digital divide, it is helpful to get an idea of how download speeds have changed over time. Thanks to the more than $300 billion invested by cable internet providers over the last 20 years, internet speeds have surged from single digit megabit speeds to multigigabit connections. Since 2020, when millions of Americans abruptly moved their work, school, and social lives online due to the pandemic, the average U.S. download speed has increased 88 Mbps, according to Ookla. That’s because America’s broadband leaders future proof
ISPs Offer Innovative Ways to Connect Rural America
The historic opportunity to connect all Americans to robust internet service is a mission that cable broadband providers have embraced. In fact, for the past few decades, cable ISPs have invested billions of dollars in expanding and upgrading broadband networks throughout their footprints across the country, from large cities to small towns. With over 1.7 million miles of fiber-optic and coaxial cable nationwide, cable broadband networks already connect the vast majority of the United States with critical broadband infrastructure. These networks are constantly being monitored and upgraded as
Broadband Stats: Fast Internet Is an Economic Powerhouse
In 2022, an internet connection can feel truly ubiquitous for many Americans. Today, more Americans can work remotely than ever before, thanks to the incredible growth of broadband networks across the country over the past decades. Those networks are the result of billions of dollars in private investment, built to surpass current bandwidth demands, and an important engine that powers the American economy. Recently, Network On published a study conducted by Telecom Advisory Services to further examine how much of an impact broadband has had on the American economy.