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The Walter Kaitz Foundation Integrates With the NCTA Education Foundation

Washington, DC – The Walter Kaitz Foundation, which has been co-located at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association’s headquarters in Washington since 2004, has been fully integrated into the NCTA Education Foundation, Inc. This comes after a year-long strategic assessment of the former Kaitz...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Proceeding on Handset Unlocking Rules

“In recent years, cable broadband providers have expanded their offerings to include mobile service, giving Americans more choices than ever before for their wireless providers. We value the Commission’s focus on continuing to increase consumer choice in the mobile marketplace.”

"Every Last Mile" Captures the Untold Story of Connecting Rural America

New NCTA-produced docufilm chronicles the dramatic challenges three broadband construction crews face to ensure every American has access to digital opportunities. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, NCTA – the Internet & Television Association released EVERY LAST MILE, a 20-minute docufilm that immerses...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Announcement of a CBRS NPRM

"Dynamic spectrum sharing boosts innovation and competition without impairing federal users or sacrificing national security. We agree with the Commission’s commitment to continuing to advance sharing models that provide new opportunities through expanded use of the airwaves. We look forward to...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Expansion of Innovative CBRS Framework

“We applaud the joint work of the FCC, NTIA, and Navy to further enhance the benefits of the 3.5 GHz, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. The U.S. was at the forefront of global innovation when it created the three-tier dynamic spectrum sharing regime for CBRS, which unleashed 150...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill Framework

“As Congress considers renewing the Farm Bill, it is critical that the USDA’s rural broadband program focus on closing the digital divide in communities lacking broadband and avoid grants to areas where service already exists. NCTA applauds Senator Boozman, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Introduction of the Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024

“We commend Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) on the introduction of the Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024. With over 22 million American households now relying on the ACP for vital internet connectivity, continuing the program helps bridge the digital divide and the...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Sen. Cantwell’s Discussion Draft of the Spectrum and National Security Act

"We applaud the release of Senate Commerce Committee Chair Cantwell’s discussion draft of the Spectrum and National Security Act, legislation that will improve spectrum planning and coordination required to build a future-focused spectrum policy that supports innovation, competition and seamless...

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Unnecessary and Unlawful Broadband Regulation Order

"Today’s action is the latest installment of a long-running campaign to establish FCC control of the internet. This is a politically-motivated reversal of prior law, not an exercise in evidence-based rulemaking. There is no evidence of a problem to be solved. "We have a national interest in...

Hanser Joins NCTA’s Legal Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Russ Hanser to its Legal team as Deputy Chief Legal Officer. Hanser joins NCTA from the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he served as NTIA Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development...