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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the CBRS Study Released by CTIA and Recon Analysis

“The study released today by CTIA and Recon Analysis about CBRS overlooks the value of shared spectrum and its ability not only to meet consumer needs, but also enable new and diverse users. A zero-sum, exclusive-licensed-only strategy is not a solution. There are many creative ways to approach the...

Award-winning Broadband Equipment Agreement Exceeds Energy Efficiency Goals

More than 98% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met targeted energy efficiency levels, exceeding the goal of 90% set out in the industry voluntary agreement for small network equipment (SNE) led by the Consumer...

Hallmark Media’s Wonya Lucas Joins NCTA Board

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced Wonya Lucas has joined the NCTA Board of Directors where she will serve as an Appointed At-Large Director for a two-year term. Lucas is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Hallmark Media, where she...

Industry Initiative Saves Consumers $2.5 Billion in Annual Energy Costs

Washington, D.C. -- Consumers saved $2.5 billion in energy costs in 2021 under a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the energy efficiency of set-top boxes used to access video programming. Led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA...

October 05, 2022

Michelle Ray Departing Kaitz Foundation in December

The Walter Kaitz Foundation, the cable industry’s leading advocacy organization in advancing equity, inclusion and belonging in media and entertainment, today announced that Michelle Ray will leave her position as Executive Director on December 2. Ray has served the Foundation for over 15 years in successive leadership roles and the December date ensures her management of the annual foundation dinner on October 12 and a smooth transition afterwards.

Joni Lupovitz Joins NCTA’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Joni Lupovitz to its Legal team as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Lupovitz joins NCTA with more than two decades of legal, public policy, legislative and regulatory experience in the...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the D.C. Circuit’s Decision on the FCC’s 5.9 GHz Order

“The D.C. Circuit’s decision to uphold the FCC’s 5.9 GHz order is an enormous victory for American consumers. The Commission’s unanimous, bipartisan order modernizes a band that was primarily unused for over 20 years, and today’s court decision enables that important 5.9 GHz spectrum to provide...

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Legislation That Would Codify Broadband Networks Under Title II Public Utility Regulation

“Twenty years into an increasingly stale debate over net neutrality, the justifications for it seem increasingly limp. The breathless assertions over the years that the internet is gravely threatened because ISPs would block or throttle traffic and erect toll booths to charge internet companies to...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Introduction of the Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Passing of Congressman Donald McEachin