Cable Connects Texans

Cutting Edge Technologies

The Texas cable industry’s decade-long blaze of advancement in video, data and voice services is changing the way Texans live — delivering more choice, convenience and control than ever before. This commitment to broadband deployment has empowered Texas consumers by offering them flexible options to serve their entertainment, information and communication needs. TCA member companies have spent over $3 billion of private capitol to upgrade their systems from one-way analog to a digital powerhouse, — more than $1,200 per customer.     

Cable's network investments of private risk capital have been made with no government incentives, subsidies or guarantees.

Cable’s investments give Texas consumers 21st century technologies such as:

Digital Television: Upgraded digital television systems let consumers watch what they want, when they want it. Interactive services include: Digital Video Recorders, High-Definition Television, Video on Demand, Interactive Program Guides and Content Management.

High-Speed Internet Access: "Surfing the net" using cable's superior network allows faster navigation and download speeds that are 50 to 100 times faster than standard telephone technologies. And the "always-on" feature — there is no need to "dial up" — saves time and does not interfere with normal telephone or video usage.

Local and Long-Distance Telephone Service: The cable industry has expanded its competitive offerings to include business and residential telephone services. In addition to the deployment of traditional telephone service, many companies offer phone service using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.