Cable Industry News
How Broadband Networks Enable Telehealth for Patients and Providers
In 2020, millions of Americans adjusted to video conferencing for work, school, socialization and more. But what about for healthcare? Yes, video-visits with doctors peaked in popularity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. households still reported that they had at least one member who was unable to get care or was forced to delay care for a serious condition.
Cable Broadband Networks Continue to Outperform
The cable industry has been at the forefront of reporting how well its broadband networks have performed in delivering and accommodating the unprecedented surges in traffic that occurred when COVID-19 closed down businesses and schools, and as working, learning, and healthcare all shifted to residential networks instantaneously.
A Common Sense Fix to Speed Broadband Deployment to Unserved Communities
The benefits of having a reliable high-speed broadband connection have never been as apparent as they are now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alabama students win $25k in scholarships from Comcast NBCUniversal
Comcast NBCUniversal announced that it has awarded approximately $25,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 10 Alabama students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
Taxpayer Broadband Dollars Should Go To Unserved Rural Areas, ACBA Says
ACBA said today that it welcomes additional investment of federal relief dollars for improved broadband access in Alabama, but cautioned that such funds should be aimed solely at the state’s unserved customers and without preference for a specific technology.
Peak Broadband Traffic Continues to Remain Steady
The Hard Work of Keeping Americans Connected to the Internet
NCTA Member Companies Commit to Over $100 Million in COVID-19 Public Service Advertising
Member companies of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced they would provide over $100 million in public service advertising through June to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and educate consumers about the impact of the pandemic.
Cable Providers want more Rural Alabamians to have High-speed Internet for “New Normal”
Cable Providers want more Rural Alabamians to have High-speed Internet for “New Normal” of Online School and Work
Alabama Cable Providers Seek Investment of $13 Million in Broadband Expansion
Alabama cable providers plan to invest more than $13 million to bring broadband telecommunications services to rural Alabama citizens who do not yet have high speed internet services.
Alabama Cable Providers Expanding Broadband Services to Students and Low-Income Customers during Pandemic.
Alabama’s cable providers are rolling out no-cost and low-cost options for high-speed internet access to the state’s students and low-income populations hit hardest by closures and other impacts from COVID-19 pandemic precautions.
Bring on the Smart Devices
Smart home technology has rooted itself into our lives, and a new report predicts Americans will have even more connected gadgets in 2023.
How Technology and Content Define the Future of Television
Technology is everywhere. Today’s consumers experience it wherever they go, with smart assistants that sit on countertops to wearable devices that monitor heartrates, and so much more.
Reflecting on 2019's Significant Industry Moments
As we approach the end of 2019, and get ready for what will be a busy 2020, we wanted to highlight some key initiatives and milestones that cable providers and TV networks achieved over the last year.
Comcast's Internet Essentials Connects 8 Million People
Comcast announced this week that its broadband adoption program, Internet Essentials, has connected more than eight million people who qualify for low-cost internet service since the program's inception in 2011.
Live TV Still Strong Among American Viewers
Cable programmers have invested over $430 billion over the past two decades to bring viewers the award-winning shows that they love, and there are more scripted programs today than there ever have been.
ACA Connects’ Name Change Unveiled At 26th Summit
More Than 350 Attendees, Sold-Out Exhibit Hall, Scores of Government Office Visits Highlighted ACA Connects' Annual D.C. Gathering
C-SPAN Celebrates 40 Years
C-SPAN Celebrates 40 Years With New Look
Big News.... ACTA is ACBA!
After more than 50 years under the banner of the Alabama Cable Telecommunications Association, the state’s trade association for the cable industry has updated its name to the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association!
CableLabs Gives a Sneak Peek of the Innovation Trends to Look for in 2019
2019 is here, and it’s exciting to think about what new technology and media experiences might be in store for everyone in the next 12 months.
Cable ONE to Rebrand as Sparklight™
Cable One, Inc. announced that it will be rebranding as Sparklight beginning in the summer of 2019.
TV Programmers Embrace New Ways of Viewing Via Apps
TV Everywhere usage is up, as CTAM’s TVE tracking survey recently found, and TV content creators are driving viewership through offering more types of programming via their apps than ever before.
What the Internet Means for Human Relationships
Last year, NCTA partnered with TED and Miracle Messages, a non-profit that reunites homeless people with their loved ones through social media and video messages, to produce a video on how fast internet is making an impact on human relationships.
A Look Back at Streaming TV and Where We Are Now
Say time travel was possible and you go back to 2007. Someone takes out their first iPhone, and you notice something missing. They can't watch that big game live because the WatchESPN app hasn’t been invented yet.
Protecting Consumers in the Digital Age
Two days of Congressional hearings this week about the data collection and sharing practices of Facebook have ignited a critical national conversation about online privacy and the dangers that stem from the power of large tech firms to build, use, and share detailed profiles of consumer behavior and track them across the internet.
Getting More American Families Online
It's easy to take the internet for granted.
Cable ONE GigaONE Gigabit Service Now Available in 200+ Cities Across the United States
Gigabit service is now available to residential customers across more than 95 percent of its legacy footprint, making more than 200 communities across the country, “Gigabit cities.”
THE CORD-CUTTERS DILEMMA
Streaming’s live-TV bundles aren’t actually saving cord-cutters money compared to cable
Dr. Rickey Luke, CTO and Vice President, engineering with Cable TV of East Alabama, inducted into SCTE-ISBE Hall of Fame.
During the Cable-Tec Expo 2017, Dr. Rickey Luke, CTO and Vice President, engineering with Cable TV of East Alabama, was inducted into the SCTE-ISBE Hall of Fame.
Cable Offers Career Pathways for Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day coming up later this week, members of the internet and television community are paying tribute in many ways to the men and women who have made sacrifices for our country.
Comcast boosting internet speeds in Mobile
Comcast is bringing faster internet speeds to customers in Mobile.
Comcast is upping Alabama customers’ internet speeds for FREE
Comcast announced today that they’re boosting internet speeds for about 80 percent of Alabama (Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Mobile) customers– at no additional cost.
From CableLabs: Cable's Role in Cybersecurity
The cable industry does more than just provide internet connectivity for millions of customers: it also plays an active role in driving security in the broader internet ecosystem.
New Comcast Feature Helps Families Bond
It's the usual scene at the family dinner table. Everyone is either glued to their phones as plates are being passed around, or sitting within arms-reach of their devices, ready to grab them the moment a new text or email comes through.
SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS NAMES ROMA KHANNA CEO OF REVOLT MEDIA AND TV
New York, NY (September 6TH, 2017) – Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman of REVOLT MEDIA AND TV, and COMBS ENTERPRISES, announced today that Roma Khanna will be joining REVOLT MEDIA AND TV as its new CEO.
Comcast Opening WiFi Hotspots to All
Comcast is opening up more than a 130 WiFi hotspots in Florida to subs and non-subs alike as Hurricane Irma threatens to make landfall.
Mediacom Begins Rollout of Gigabit Service in Gulf Coast
Mediacom has announced it's bringing 1 Gig Internet speeds to South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Comcast adding 600 new wi-fi hotspots in Huntsville, Tuscaloosa
Comcast says it is deploying 600 new outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots in popular locations in Huntsville and Tuscaloosa.
Charter offering low-cost, high-speed internet service
Charter offering low-cost, high-speed internet service to low-income Birmingham residents
America’s two biggest cable companies just struck a deal.
America’s two biggest cable companies just struck a deal. Here’s how it will affect you.
U.S. CABLE INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN 2.9 MILLION JOBS
U.S. CABLE INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN 2.9 MILLION JOBS AND $421 BILLION TO THE ECONOMY, NEW STUDY REPORTS
Mediacom joins the Huntsville gigabit fray with DOCSIS 3.1 plan
One day after Comcast announced plans to deploy DOCSIS 3.1 internet services to Huntsville, Alabama, Mediacom said it would also bring DOCSIS 3.1 to the city, along with other parts of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee.
President Trump Meets with Charter Communications CEO Thomas Rutledge
Today at the White House, Charter CEO Tom Rutledge announced that we’re building on our commitments to invest in America’s infrastructure and create good paying jobs here at home.
Capturing All That Cable Offers
Cable. It is more than TV. It's how we connect. By: NCTA
Mediacom Communications Launches Gigabit Broadband in Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee Markets Huntsville Area Residents to be Among First in Nation to Benefit from New Generation of Cable Industry Technology
Huntsville, AL – February 15, 2017 – Mediacom Communications today announced the company has launched 1 Gig Internet speeds across its entire Huntsville area service territory. As a result, residents and small businesses in the northern Alabama and southern Tennessee communities passed by Mediacom’s fiber-rich digital network will be able to enjoy download speeds that are up to 40 times faster than the minimum broadband definition set by the Federal Communications Commission.
THE INFINITE INTERNET
The Internet is a platform of possibilities that is powered by robust broadband networks providing constant connectivity at home or on the go. It thrives thanks to openness, broad access, and strong investment. But it didn't happen by accident. By: NCTA
WI-FI AND CARS: SHARING THE SPECTRUM HIGHWAY
Wi-Fi is so much a part of our connected society that most people say a week without Wi-Fi would leave them grumpier than a week without coffee. More than 85 million American households have Wi-Fi access points. And the number of Wi-Fi devices is even higher—more than a billion are expected to be in the marketplace by 2019. But this ever-growing demand for Wi-Fi has outpaced supply—as anyone who tries to get on the Internet in a busy Starbucks has probably discovered, Wi-Fi spectrum is quickly becoming congested.
ENERGY SAVING INNOVATION
Cable takes energy savings seriously. The industry introduces technologies that offer providers, manufacturers, and subscribers a way to lower costs and deliver services in new and innovative ways. Reducing cable’s energy footprint is essential to our industry remaining a trusted provider and operating as a successful, environmentally conscious business. Watch the video to learn more about how BendBroadband is committed to sustainability and energy savings.
SUPPORTING AN OPEN INTERNET
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer millions of American consumers a powerful, open experience so they can enjoy the web content, services and applications of their choosing. The broadband industry--which has invested more than $250 billion since the 1990’s to build broadband networks--has embraced and fostered the development of an open Internet. Consumers demand it and it makes good business sense to provide customers full value for their Internet connections. As a result of the U.S. bipartisan policy of lightly regulating the Internet, we have some of the most advanced networks in the world with connections capable of 300 Mbps and faster available to 85 percent of U.S. homes. Today, wired or wireless broadband reaches 99 percent of Americans, among whom include founders and creators of our nation’s top web companies and exciting startups. A continued light regulatory touch is critical in order to keep America’s broadband momentum and innovative ideas in the technology space moving forward.
NUMBER OF ORIGINAL SCRIPTED TV SERIES REACHES ALL TIME HIGH
If you’re like me, the end of the year means eagerly reading every “best of” list you can get your hands on. This probably also results in your “must watch” list tripling in length.
Entire Mediacom Communications Broadband Network to be Gigabit-Ready by Year End
Mediacom Park, NY – December 7, 2016 – Mediacom Communications today announced the company’s entire broadband network will be gigabit-capable by the end of 2016. Mediacom will become the first major U.S. cable company to fully transition to the DOCSIS 3.1 “Gigasphere” platform, the latest generation of broadband technology
THE NUMBERS SHOW CYBER MONDAY IS STRONGER THAN EVER
Cyber Monday had its strongest showing in history, with consumers spending $3.45 billion online.
GOOD WI-FI MAKES HAPPY INTERNET USERS
The latest Morning Consult survey shows that 84 percent of respondents use Wi-Fi when connecting to the internet at home.
INTX: The Internet and Television Expo
For 65 years, NCTA has hosted a trade show --
The New NCTA is Here
We've changed our look but our mission remains the same. Welcome to the home of NCTA - The Internet & Television Association.
Apps are the Future of TV
Watch this video from ACTA
The History of Speed as the Internet Turns 25
This week marks the 25th birthday of the World Wide Web. Though there had been networks of computers within research institutions and defense agencies, access was restricted. But on August 23, 1991 CERN opened its network to the public, establishing the World Wide Web.
COMCAST AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATE
Internet Essentials to Reach More Than 40 Percent of All HUD-Assisted Households Nationwide
For Milennials, Watching TV Means Something Totally Different
Every Sunday night, my group of friends gathers together, brings snacks, and gets cozy to watch Game of Thrones as it airs. This marks one of the few times in the week that any of us will watch live TV, save for some episodes of Broad City or the news. According to the latest Nielsen Total Audience Report, this is the norm for younger audiences.
Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $1 Million to OneOrlando Fund
The world continues to reflect on the horrible tragedy that occurred in Orlando this past week, home to so many Universal Orlando Resort, Telemundo, Comcast Cable and Golf Channel team members. On behalf of all those team members, Comcast NBCUniversal is donating $1 million to the OneOrlando Fund.
ACA Commends Mediacom For Asking FCC To Curb Programmer Abuses
American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issues statement regarding Mediacom's July 21 petition at the Federal Communications Commission seeking to counter anti-competitive practices by broadcasters and other industry programmers.
The Federal Communications Commission Approves Charter’s Merger With Time Warner Cable And Acquisition Of Bright House Networks
Charter Communications, Inc. received approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its merger with Time Warner Cable Inc. and acquisition of Bright House Networks.