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THE COST OF BROADBAND
TEXAS COMPTROLLER CONCERNS OVER RULES
BROADBAND STATS: FAST INTERNET IS ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
THE COST OF BROADBAND
With inflation driving up costs and fears of the U.S. economy entering a recession, many consumers are looking for ways to save money. Americans may be paying more for some items, but the price of high-speed internet – which is some consider a necessity in today’s world – has remained stable and below the overall rate of inflation for more than a decade.

In fact, studies find that in recent years cable internet subscribers have been enjoying faster broadband speeds at lower prices.
TEXAS COMPTROLLER EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT NEW FEDERAL BROADBAND GRANT RULES
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has alerted the Texas Congressional Delegation about his concerns regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program issued on May 13 by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Hegar is calling on the Texas Delegation to contact NTIA and request it reconsider the technology restrictions it has placed on the program.
BROADBAND STATS: FAST INTERNET IS AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
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.
CABLE CONTINUES TO CONNECT

In cities and towns across Texas, local cable operators and their employees make their communities a better place to live. Cable companies not only make financial and in-kind donations to numerous civic and charitable organizations, but employees volunteer thousands of hours of their time each year. Check out the latest cable industry community initiatives below.
Comcast NBCUniversal recognized as one of America's Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light for the ninth consecutive year
Comcast NBCUniversal was recently recognized by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, which named Comcast NBCUniversal to its annual Civic 50 list for the ninth consecutive year. The Civic 50 represents companies that set the standards for civic leadership and building the culture for sustained solutions to community problems. Read more.

Optimum Lands in Texas with New Stores in Lubbock and Amarillo
Altice USA in June announced the opening of two new Optimum stores in Texas, one in Lubbock and one in Amarillo, emblematic of the company’s commitment to reconnect with its customers and communities to provide best-in-class service and support under one national brand, Optimum. Optimum plans to open an additional 15 new stores across Texas in markets such as Tyler, Abilene, Midland, College Station, Lufkin and others. Read more.
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