When broadband connections are lost, communities feel impact.

When disaster strikes, communities are shaken — and the essential lines of communication they rely on can suddenly go dark. Natural disasters can sever the lines that connect people to emergency help, vital information, and one another. Every minute without connectivity affects safety, recovery, and the local economy. Restoring these networks isn’t just about rebuilding broadband networks—it’s about rebuilding lives.

Learn more about rebuilding after storm impacts with NCTA’s groundbreaking documentary After the Storm.

NCTA’s latest report highlights the cable industry’s extraordinary role in powering America’s economy. In just one year, the industry:

• Generated $568B in total economic output
• Supported 1.3M+ jobs across the country
• Served 80M broadband customers nationwide

From expanding broadband access to driving innovation and connecting millions of Americans, the cable industry remains a cornerstone of U.S. economic growth and opportunity.

Read the full report to see how broadband investment is fueling progress in every state. 

Attacks on broadband networks are rising at an alarming rate. Between June 2024 and June 2025, more than 15,540 incidents disrupted service for 9.5+ million Americans. 

These crimes strike at the systems that power our daily lives—911 centers, schools, airports, and hospitals. Each attack disrupts communities and puts public safety at risk. In the last six months alone, these attacks cost Americans an estimated $188 million in damages. 

We need stronger protections, tougher enforcement, and coordinated action across every level of government.

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