Traditional television viewership gained ground in August, as broadcast (20.4%) and cable (30.2%) each bounced back to combine for more than half (50.6%) of total TV usage, according to the August 2023 edition of Nielsen’s The Gauge. In the same…

Traditional television viewership gained ground in August, as broadcast (20.4%) and cable (30.2%) each bounced back to combine for more than half (50.6%) of total TV usage, according to the August 2023 edition of Nielsen’s The Gauge. In the same…
Although 85% of U.S. farms have internet access, only 51% use broadband to access the internet, according to data released recently from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Researchers defined broadband to include DSL, cable modems and fiber broadband, and…
Driven by the popularity of Wi-Fi 6, the enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market had a tremendous second quarter, according to International Data Corporation’s Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. IDC said that the category had…
The industrial manufacturing sector is in the midst of a major transition to the metaverse, according to a survey of executives conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Leadership Council. It is a movement that is well under way, researchers said….
Deloitte’s fourth annual “2023 Connected Consumer Survey” suggests that people are largely embracing a digital lifestyle. The report, which includes input from more than 2,000 U.S. consumers, illustrates an increasing reliance on devices and technology in virtually all facets of…
The broadband subsidy program known as ACP, for Affordable Connectivity Program, is helping to improve education and employment opportunities for consumers, according to a new report from broadband provider Bluepeak. The research indicates that subscribers in ACP households benefitted from…
In the past three years, home internet usage has skyrocketed as more people work from home, use new streaming services, engage in telehealth and online education, and adopt connected appliances like thermostats and refrigerators. As home internet usage rises, consumers…
The cable industry’s broadband market share is not as large as many people believe, according to a new report prepared by research firm RVA for the Fiber Broadband Association. The cable modem broadband market share is about 47% nationwide, according…
Worldwide spending on quantum computing will grow significantly over the next few years, but not as much as previously forecast, according to International Data Corp. (IDC). Quantum computing is a critical enabler of quantum networks. Both are based on quantum…
More than half (51%) of rural telcos in the latest Forvis Rural Telecommunications Benchmark Study received broadband grants in 2022. Of the 167 companies that participated in this year’s study, 85 received grants. The 85 companies accepted about $600 million…
The in-store customer experience is the lowest rated way to buy a cell phone, according new J.D. Power wireless research. The study compared it with phone calls, carrier store visits and digital channels (including carrier website and mobile app). J.D….
Delaware ranks the best and Alaska the worst among states for broadband, according to a new report from Broadband Now. The report based its rankings on a combination of internet coverage, prices and speeds. Following Delaware, the top states, in…
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