Message from Dave Koren, Executive Director,
OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association
Welcome to The OCTA Connection, a new monthly newsletter from OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association. Across our state, OCTA members supply fast, secure and reliable broadband, video, telephone and mobile service to over 3 million Ohio households. Thanks to significant investments in technology and infrastructure, and our members' ongoing commitment to connect more homes and businesses, the number of Ohioans served continues to grow. Every day, our members are working on expanding their gig-capable, fiber-based networks so that everyone in the Buckeye State has access to quality broadband service.
This monthly newsletter provides broadband cable industry news to our valued stakeholders. From sharing broadband expansion announcements and product updates, to positions on important public policy issues, OCTA is here to keep you connected to Ohio's broadband cable industry.
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Guernsey Co. Broadband Expansion a Sign of What's to Come |
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Over the past two years, millions of Ohioans with broadband access were able to connect to the world around them like never before, but for those without access, the opportunity gap only widened. With additional grant programs launching at the federal, state and local levels, our broadband cable providers are committed to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars, while helping to get all Ohioans access to quality service. Read More
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Spectrum Launches Gigabit Broadband, Mobile, TV and Voice Services in Unserved Parts of Guernsey County |
Spectrum announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 950 homes and small businesses in rural and unserved areas of Guernsey County. Read More
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Charter Communications Reaches $20 Minimum Starting Wage Companywide |
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Charter Communications announced it is now offering a minimum starting wage. Read More
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Charter Raises Starting Speeds to 200 MBPS in Additional Ohio Markets |
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Charter Communications announced the starting speed of its flagship Spectrum Internet service is now 200 Mbps in an additional 37 markets, three of which are in Ohio. Read More
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Comcast and Apple Bring Apple TV+ to Comcast’s Entertainment Platforms |
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Comcast and Apple announced the launch of Apple TV+ across Comcast’s entertainment platforms in the U.S., including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV. Read More
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Cox Enhances Broadband Affordability Program with Increased Speeds and Expanded Eligibility |
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Cox doubled the download speed of its low-cost internet options ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps, effective March 31, 2022. The over 500,000 individuals participating in these programs receive these faster speeds at no additional cost. Read More
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Comcast Expands Affordable Connectivity Program Offers with Faster Internet Essentials Service and Xfinity Mobile |
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Comcast is participating in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the $30/month benefit can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet service. Read More
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Charter Communications Launches Spectrum Internet 100 |
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Charter Communications announced it is now offering Spectrum Internet 100 across virtually all of its entire 41-state service area. The new high-speed, low-cost broadband service provides 100 Mbps download speeds for just $29.99 per month, and includes a modem, in-home WiFi and self-installation at no additional charge. Read More
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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce New Broadband Expansion Projects |
New broadband expansion projects will make affordable, high-speed internet available to nearly 100,000 households in Ohio that currently don't have access to reliable internet connectivity. Learn More
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Why Utility Pole Owners Are Fighting for the Status Quo |
By now, everyone recognizes that fair access to utility poles is essential to fulfilling our goal of reaching all Americans with robust broadband. Read More
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Americans Give Their Home Internet Service High Marks |
A robust internet connection has become indispensable in our lives. Fortunately, recent consumer polling demonstrates that the majority of Americans are highly satisfied with their internet service, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult. Read More
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Broadband Stats: The Power of Wi-Fi |
Over the past decade, the United States and the rest of the world has seen a boon in the growth of connected devices. As more and more devices come online and the smart home becomes reality instead of science fiction, Wi-Fi technology is ready for the future. Because no matter what the technology of tomorrow looks like, it will be powered by lightning-fast broadband networks. Read More |
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Broadband Stats: Connecting Every American |
As many Americans spent the last two years conducting many of their daily activities online during the pandemic, a broadband connection is more important than ever before. Recently, the White House announced that 10 million consumers had signed up for the American Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers government assistance for the purchase of broadband services and computers. 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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