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August 23, 2021

Broadband Industry Successfully Reaches New Energy Efficiency Goals

Report finds 75% decline in average energy used relative to broadband speed August 23, 2021 – More than 99% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met the new energy efficiency goals of the Voluntary Agreement for...
August 23, 2021

Industry Initiative Saves Consumers $2 Billion in Energy Costs

Set-top box energy usage cut in half August 23, 2021 – Consumers saved $2.2 billion in energy costs in 2020 thanks to a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates. The agreement led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA – The Internet & Television...
August 10, 2021

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Approval of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

“The bipartisan infrastructure legislation demonstrates that policymakers can find common ground on issues that are important for America’s future, including the need to get all Americans connected to robust and reliable broadband service. Most importantly, the broadband provisions directly address...
July 09, 2021

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the White House Fact Sheet on the Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy

“We are disappointed that the Executive Order rehashes misleading claims about the broadband marketplace, including the tired and disproven assertion that ISPs would block or throttle consumers from accessing the internet content of their choice. America’s broadband networks have been the nation’s...
June 02, 2021

Timothy Graham, Alexander Minard and Kelsey Odom Join NCTA’s Government Relations Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Timothy Graham, Alexander Minard and Kelsey Odom to its Government Relations team. “We are very pleased to be able to grow our team with such experienced and talented individuals who will expand and...
May 20, 2021

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding Introduction of the Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act

“Getting broadband to unserved communities that need it most is an important priority for our industry. The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act introduced today by Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) is legislation that takes important steps forward to achieving that goal and accelerating...
May 11, 2021

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Emergency Connectivity Fund Order Released by the FCC

"Cable operators have a long track record of working with schools to bring broadband to unconnected students and families, including establishing hundreds of partnerships in communities across America during the pandemic that have enabled students to learn remotely from the safety of their homes...
May 04, 2021

Virtual Diversity Week Returns for 2021

WICT, NAMIC and the Walter Kaitz Foundation Will Celebrate DEI with Leadership Development Conferences and Networking Events Diversity Partners Announce Return to In-Person Activities in New York City for 2022 WASHINGTON, DC, May 3, 2021 – As the nation continues to rebound from the COVID-19...
April 14, 2021

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Introduction of the Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act

“We commend Sens. Daines and Kelly on introducing the Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act, legislation that would accelerate broadband deployment by streamlining access to federal rights-of-way. To ensure that all Americans have access to the internet, federal policy should not only consider...
April 06, 2021

Award-Winning, Energy-Saving Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement Renewed Through 2025

Arlington, VA - Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA) announced an extension through 2025 of the award-winning Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes.The agreement, which has already...