TCA NEWSLETTER
Latest industry news in Texas and around the country.
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH |
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OFFICIALS RECEIVE BROADBAND AWARDS |
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH |
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Since the pandemic, cable has been working with new and expanded Texas and federal programs to get more Americans on the internet. But the cable industry’s priority not only is for consumers to gain broadband access, it also wants to keep them safe once they get online.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, every October, is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
Learn what you can do, and what cable companies are doing on your behalf.
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Texas Capitol veteran Meredyth Fowler has joined the staff of the Texas Cable Association (TCA) as general counsel. She also will be part of TCA’s governmental affairs team, which includes TCA President Walt Baum and Ryan Weiseman, legislative director.
“The Texas Cable Association is fortunate to welcome someone with Meredyth’s depth of public affairs experience to our team,” said TCA President Walt Baum. “Her broad-based background working issues from both inside and outside of the Capitol will be valuable as we educate and deliver the Texas cable industry’s messages to policymakers.”
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OFFICIALS RECEIVE BROADBAND AWARDS |
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Texas Broadband Now has recognized elected officials who are committed to raising awareness and promoting solutions to ensure every Texan has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet connectivity. The organization recently presented Texas Broadband Trailblazer Awards to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, and to Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Trent Ashby for their work on House Bill 5 during the 87th Legislature. Other recipients include Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Broadband Now, which launched in September, is a diverse coalition formed to promote the expansion of broadband infrastructure to underserved and unserved communities across the entire state.
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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.
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Charter awards $1.1 million in Spectrum Digital Education Grants to 47 organizations to advance broadband training and technology
Charter Communications, Inc. has awarded $1.1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants to 47 nonprofits working to enhance digital education, training and technology in local communities. Texas nonprofits receiving grants are Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas, Inc.; Latinitas, Austin; and LEAP for STEM, McAllen. The latest round of grants increases Charter’s overall investment in the six-year-old program to $8 million. Organizations were selected on the basis of their efforts to educate community members on the benefits of broadband in financially underserved rural and urban areas within the company’s 41-state footprint. Read more.
Charter Spectrum announces $50,000 to Wesley-Rankin: Sarah Wilke Youth Center through Spectrum Community Center Assist
Spectrum recently announced the Wesley-Rankin: Sarah Wilke Youth Center has received $50,000 through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s five-year, $30 million philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and invest in job training programs in rural and urban underserved communities where Spectrum operates. Read more.
Cable One (Sparklight) awards $30,000 to teachers building a stronger connection
Cable One has announced the winners of its recent “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign, which recognizes teachers who are making a difference in the 24 states served by Cable One’s family of brands, including Sparklight in Texas. Texas teacher Shea Phillips of Texas High School in Texarkana was one of 20 teachers who will each receive $1,500. The individuals who submitted the winning nominations will receive a back-to-school prize pack. Read more.
Sparklight opens Fall 2022 applications for Charitable Giving Fund to support local nonprofit organizations
Sparklight, along with the other Cable One family of brands, will open fall 2022 applications for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards nearly $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, from Oct. 1-31. Read more.
“Super-Charged” internet arrives to Angleton, Texas
More than 7,500 homes and businesses in the City of Angleton now have access to Comcast’s new $8 million fiber-rich network. The next-generation network gives residents access to reliable and fast internet speeds that outperform competitors – up to 1.2 gigabits per second (Gbps) and business owners up to 100 Gbps. Additional efforts are underway to continue expanding Comcast’s network in the surrounding areas. Read more.
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Comcast to open two veteran-serving, Wi-Fi-connected, laptop-equipped 'Lift Zones' in Houston
Comcast today announced plans to open two more Wi-Fi-connected, laptop-equipped Lift Zones at Combined Arms and U.S. VETS. The new Lift Zones, which provide free, robust Wi-Fi service powered by a Comcast Business solution, will enable thousands of veterans, family members, and the local community to take full advantage of all that the internet has to offer. Comcast will also equip each new Lift Zone with 50 laptop computers. Once these two sites are installed later this year, there will be a total of 52 Comcast Lift Zones across the Greater Houston area. Read more.
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Meet the 2022 Comcast Agents of Change!
From revitalizing their neighborhood park to inspiring students to dream big, the 2022 Comcast Agents of Change truly make Greater Houston a better place to call home. Comcast has announced the following five humanitarians as this year’s honorees – Lucy Bremond, Sidney Evans, Maria Hernandez, Rani Puranik and Craig Taylor. Comcast Houston created the inaugural awards to honor community members who drive transformative change through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement in either digital equity, diversity, equity and inclusion or environmental sustainability. Read more.
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Optimum opens new store in Prosper, Texas
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, has opened a new retail store in Prosper, TX located at 1921 N. Preston Road in the Victory Shops. The new state-of-the-art retail store offers a modern and interactive in-store experience where customers can explore the complete line of Optimum connectivity offerings, including internet, Smart Wi-Fi 6, mobile, TV and home phone services. Read more.
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Optimum opens second store in Tyler, Texas
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV and phone services, has opened its second retail store in Tyler, Texas located at 1847 Troup Highway in the Green Acres Shopping Center. Read more.
Optimum kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with annual essay contest
Optimum, together with co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision, today announces the start of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. The essay contest, which will run from September 15 – October 31, is held to recognize and celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic-Americans across the country. Read more.
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