TV set-top boxes and home internet devices like modems and routers are doing more than keeping Americans connected – they’re also cutting energy use and saving households billions of dollars.

New independent reports from Evergreen Economics show that in 2025, all of the companies participating in two industry-led voluntary agreements met their energy efficiency commitments, with 100% of new set-top boxes and 99.4% of new home internet equipment meeting the programs’ targets.

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband, cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible.

With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn more about what it takes to deliver broadband to rural and far-out communities, watch NCTA’s docufilm “Every Last Mile.”

As more devices compete for bandwidth and consumers expect seamless connectivity throughout the home, the demands on Wi-Fi have never been greater. Today’s households have an average of 20 to 40 connected devices, making speed, capacity, and reliability more important than ever.

At NCTA’s Wi-Fi showcase, Sean Harris, President of eero, discussed how Wi-Fi has evolved over the past decade and demonstrated the company’s latest Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, highlighting how the latest innovations are helping meet the growing demands of today’s connected households.

America’s communications networks connect far more than homes and businesses – they support emergency response, healthcare, transportation, government operations, and other critical services. As attacks on this infrastructure continue to escalate, the consequences extend well beyond damaged cables, disrupting connectivity for millions of Americans and imposing significant economic costs.

As Americans rely on home internet for work, school, healthcare, and entertainment, the value of that connection matters more than ever. Recent data shows consumers continue to get more from their broadband service, with faster speeds, greater reliability, and lower prices than in years past. Continued private investment and innovation have helped improve network performance while keeping home internet an affordable essential service.

As America marks its 250th birthday this week, the country’s TV networks and their streaming platforms are stepping up with some of the most extensive Fourth of July programming in history. News organizations, entertainment brands, and sports networks alike are using live television, documentaries, and digital storytelling to help the nation celebrate its semiquincentennial.

Here’s a look at how networks and streamers are marking the occasion this Independence Day.

As artificial intelligence accelerates innovation across the economy, it is also placing new demands on the very networks and technologies that power the AI era.

In a recent episode of The Center Edge podcast, NCTA President and CEO Cory Gardner joined host Evan Swarztrauber for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities emerging from the AI era. The conversation explored how the growing demand for memory chips is effecting industries across the economy, including broadband providers that rely on those same components to connect millions of Americans.

After nearly four years, Cox Communications has announced the completion of its broadband expansion project in rural Yavapai County, Arizona. The multi-year broadband expansion was one of three projects featured in NCTA’s docufilm, “Every Last Mile.”

“Every Last Mile” captures the untold story of bringing high-speed internet to remote and underserved communities in Alaska, Arizona, and Minnesota. To learn more about the work being done to connect every American, visit NCTA’s website and watch “Every Last Mile.”

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup kicks off today, and this edition is the largest in the tournament’s history. For the first time, three nations are co-hosting – the United States, Mexico, and Canada – and FIFA is projecting 6 billion engagements across TV, streaming, and digital platforms globally.

– 104 total matches, running June 11 through July 19

– 48 competing nations, up from 32 in Qatar 2022

– 16 host cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada

Here’s how to watch.