2003 – Time Warner Cable (TWC) launched Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with the first “digital phone” in Portland, Maine. Visit TWC’s Web Site »

1988 – On May 11, 1988, CableLabs (Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.), a nonprofit research and development consortium, was incorporated. Visit CableLab’s website »

1998 – The inaugural Cable Television Hall of Fame was held May 3 at the National Cable Television Association’s National Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The first honorees were George Barco, Bill Daniels, Irving Kahn, Bob Magness, Martin Malarkey, and Milton Shapp.

1982 – With its launch in May of 1982, The Weather Channel became the preeminent provider of weather information, with a staff of over 100 meteorologists. Visit The Weather Channel’s website »

1952 – A non-profit, non-denominational network, Trinity Broadcast Network offered 24-hour inspirational programming at its 1952 launch. Visit TBN’s website »