Broadband Stats: Wi-Fi’s Economic Impact
A new study released last week reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies. The report also looks at the impact of recent policy decisions, like the FCC’s decision to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed use, and other policies that support the continued growth of these technologies.
New Study Shows Critical Economic Impact of Wi-Fi Technologies
The annual economic value of Wi-Fi to the American economy will rapidly grow to $2.4 trillion in 2027, according to a new Wi-Fi Forward report released today. The report, conducted by Telecom Advisory Services, reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies, as well as the impact of policies that support the continued growth of these technologies. Wi-Fi is a U.S. economic powerhouse The report’s projected 2027 economic impact is a 33% increase over the 2024 value of $1.6 trillion. This is due to factors like faster-than-anticipated growth in the speed and
SCTE CEO Maria Popo Previews TechExpo 2024
This week marks the annual SCTE TechExpo, the industry’s largest gathering, where leaders come together to showcase the latest broadband network technologies. SCTE works to advance the industry’s technical workforce by offering its members training, resources, and more. In recent years, SCTE merged with CableLabs to combine the strengths of both organizations, and last year announced its new leadership in CEO Maria Popo, taking over after longtime CEO Mark Dzuban’s retirement. Before her first TechExpo as CEO, NCTA talked with Popo to get a preview of what she envisions for the future of the
TV Stats: Record-Breaking Wins From the Emmys
This year's Emmy Awards once again brought together TV's top talent to honor the best of the industry. With record-breaking wins, the awards celebrated the creativity and innovation behind the shows that captivate audiences. As always, NCTA member companies continue to play a major role in delivering the most compelling and entertaining programming in the world.
NCTA at SCTE TechExpo 2024
SCTE TechExpo 24 commences next week in Atlanta, and this year the conference will feature NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key policy challenges facing the industry. Below are just a few panels looking at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts, and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas. NCTA Brings Tech Policy Expertise to TechExpo This year, NCTA is co-hosting the Technology Policy Track, which is designed to provide a better understanding of government and industry priorities. The track is bringing together
Are We Ready for 6G?
While excitement over new generations of mobile connectivity technologies hit a high point, unfortunately, 5G fell short of the high expectations around the technology. Regulators should be weary of rushing into the next generation, 6G, without carefully considering the state of connectivity networks today. While early planning for 6G is a worthwhile exercise, U.S. policymakers should invest in the current technologies and strategies that could spur 6G innovation and should refrain from adopting policies based on assumptions about what 6G will be this early in the process. 6G, when ready and
Industry Stats: Energy-Efficient TV Devices
Consumers’ have saved more than $18 billion in energy costs since 2012, the result of a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the efficiency of devices used to access video programming. Recent eco-friendly technology advancements showcase the industry’s commitment to innovation that benefits both the environment and consumers alike.
GCI Continues Progress on Aleutians Fiber Project Featured in “Every Last Mile”
GCI has kicked off the latest phase of its Aleutians Fiber Project in the Kodiak Island community of Port Lions. The undertaking is part of the ISP’s larger efforts to connect the remote Aleutian Islands to multi-gigabit speeds via 800 miles of subsea fiber-optic cable. “We’re excited to start work in our second phase of the Aleutians Fiber Project community,” said GCI Principal Program Manager Rebecca Markley. “Our crews are working hard to complete the construction phase as efficiently as possible for the launch of 2.5 gig residential internet speeds in the coming months. Once complete, we
America’s Broadband Networks Continue to Grow: The Pacific West
As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn about other projects highlighted in previous blogs, be sure to check out NCTA.com. And to learn more about what it takes
Eco-Friendly TV Set-Top Boxes and Internet Equipment Are Saving Money and the Planet
TV set-top boxes and internet equipment in the home are doing more than just providing entertainment and information—they're also playing a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and saving consumers billions of dollars. New data released Recent independent reports from D+R International, Ltd. highlight the impact that energy-efficient set-top boxes and internet devices like routers and modems have had over the past decade, revealing significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as significant cost savings for consumers. What’s driving the change The nation’s