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OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association

Welcome to November'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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2022 General Election Recap

The OCTA – Ohio’s Broadband and Cable Association congratulations the winners of the November 8th General Election. With strong turnout in a midterm election year, the candidates and issues on the ballot impelled more than 4 million Ohioans to the cast their votes and make their voices heard. Read More

OCTA Policy Priorities Seek to Spur Broadband Expansion and Adoption Across Ohio

As the current General Assembly winds down and we look ahead to 2023, OCTA remains focused on advancing public policies that spur the expansion and adoption of quality broadband service throughout Ohio. We are making great strides toward getting every Ohioan connected, but more can be done to remove barriers that slow, or completely prevent, expansion and adoption across the state. Read More

Buckeye Broadband

4 Ways to Spot A Phishing Email: Protect Your Data During Cyber Security Month

Charter Communications

Comcast and Charter Announce Xumo as the Brand Name for Their Streaming Platform Joint Venture

Charter Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

Charter Launches Spectrum One, Offering Customers Unrivaled Connectivity and Value

Charter Earns National Recognition for Increasing Tuition Assistance for Employees & Expanding Military Recruitment Efforts

Comcast

Comcast and Charter Announce Xumo as the Brand Name for Their Streaming Platform Joint Venture

Comcast Reports 3rd Quarter 2022 Results

Celebrating Service During National Veterans & Military Families Month

Comcast Hosts Digital Equity Summit in San Francisco and Exceeds 1,250 Lift Zones Goal

Comcast Business Research Shows Cybersecurity Remains a Persistent, Complex Problem for SMBs

Comcast Boosting Speeds for more than 20 Million Xfinity Internet Customers Across the Country

Cox Communications

The Need for Speed: How to Get the Most Out of Your Internet Connection

MCTV

No Matter How Strong Your Password is, a Breach is Always Possible

How Cable Providers Fend Off Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues through October, but the cable industry's efforts to keep its networks secure and people safe online never ends. Read More

The Right Way to Bring Broadband to Rural Communities

Across rural America, from the most remote areas of Alaska to the grain silos of Minnesota, cable internet service providers (ISPs) continually build out their broadband networks to connect as many unserved Americans as possible. In today's world, a high-speed broadband connection is a must-have for everything from education, business, healthcare, entertainment, job searching, to communicating with loved ones. Simply put, broadband is today’s opportunity infrastructure. Read More

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. 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. Read More

Broadband Stats: Why Isn't Everyone Online?

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) last week shared results from its biennial Internet Use Survey data.

The survey shows how households across the country engage with the internet, and why those who are still offline have yet to be connected. The topline data shows that 82% of U.S. households now use the internet at home, a slight improvement from 2019. Read More

TV Stats: Live Sports Is a Heavy Hitter

As audience habits around entertainment viewing have changed over the years, with many preferring to watch some shows time-shifted, sports are one arena where live-viewing still has mass appeal. In fact, sports programming continues to set records and draw live audiences. Read More

About OCTA

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.