Message from Dave Koren, Executive Director,
OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association
Welcome to August's edition of The OCTA Connection, the monthly newsletter from OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association.
We are happy to bring the latest in broadband news to your inbox each month and hope that you find this newsletter informative and insightful. Read on to see updates from OCTA members, important industry news and announcements from our national partner, NCTA.
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Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Named OCTA's Champion of Broadband
OCTA recently presented the inaugural Champion of Broadband Award to Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. Read More
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2022 Top Ops Awards Announced
Cablefax: The Magazine has announced its 2022 Top Ops Award winners. Comcast was honored with the 10G Pioneer award and the Change Initiative of the Year award. Charter Communications was presented the Digital Equity award. Current OCTA board member and former MCTV President Bob Gessner was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award for his many contributions to the industry. Read More
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Broadband Highlighted as Household Product Not Hit By Inflation |
Americans have been hit with rising inflation rates, the likes of which haven’t been seen in decades. Due to large disruptions in supply chains and labor markets, the price for some essential goods and services have skyrocketed. While the price of many vital goods have increased, in some cases by massive amounts, the price of broadband internet has remained stable and affordable, delivering a great value to American consumers. Read More
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Comcast's Internet Essentials Shows the Impact of Broadband Adoption on Families |
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Currently, more than 14 million people have been connected through the cable industry's low-cost broadband adoption programs. And over the past two years throughout the COVID pandemic, cable internet service providers (ISPs) have doubled down on their efforts to expand eligibility, forge public-private partnerships to connect as many households as possible, offer connected devices for use in the home, provide digital training classes, and spread the news about the benefits of their broadband adoption programs to those unaware that they even qualify. Comcast's Internet Essentials is one of those programs that is truly making an impact on the lives of millions of Americans. Read More
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ISPs Offer Innovative Ways to Connect Rural America |
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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. Read More
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Broadband Stats: Fast Internet Is an Economic Powerhouse
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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. Read More
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TV Stats: Excellence in Cable Programming |
The Television Academy announced the nominees for the upcoming 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Taking place on September 12, 2022, the Emmys will showcase excellence on the small screen, reflecting the wide variety of viewing platforms and options available to consumers. As more and more TV shows are created, this means more job opportunities are available at all levels, from key grip to head writer. Read More
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In 1966 a group of cable pioneers banded together, forming a new association to represent them before the Ohio General Assembly. For more than five decades, OCTA - Ohio's Broadband & Cable Association has built a strong record of success in the legislative and regulatory arenas.
Today, our members look to the OCTA with confidence in its ability to represent the industry before the Ohio legislature, PUCO, Congress, and the Courts.
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