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 Association and CableLabs has cut energy usage of set-top boxes by more than half in the United States, since it was established eight years ago, according to a new independent audit report. Even as functionality and features of set-top boxes have expanded, the agreement has saved consumers $9.3
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 the two critical challenges we face in reaching our national goal of universal connectivity for all Americans – first, a focused effort to prioritize and build internet infrastructure in areas without service, and second, a stronger government program to help low-income Americans subscribe to and
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 most resilient and critical infrastructure during the pandemic, keeping our economy moving and enabling our citizens to learn, work and stay connected from the safety of their homes. As policymakers and industry share the goal of connecting every American to robust and reliable broadband service, we
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 deepen our relationships and engagement with federal and state legislators, external groups and a wide variety of intergovernmental organizations,” said Joanna McIntosh, Senior Vice President and Chief, Government Relations, NCTA. In March, NCTA welcomed Timothy as Vice President, External Affairs, where
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 broadband deployment for more Americans. The bill repeals needless eligibility requirements that unfairly prevents qualified ISPs from participating in federal universal support programs designed to close broadband access gaps and encourage adoption. By retiring the eligible telecommunications
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. The FCC's new Emergency Connectivity Fund is an important new program that has the potential to turbocharge these ongoing efforts. We appreciate the hard work of all the FCC commissioners in developing this program in a timely and bipartisan fashion, and our industry will continue to work side-by-side
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 pandemic, industry diversity groups will amplify and celebrate efforts to achieve workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion with 2021 Diversity Week activities this fall. Conferences and events scheduled for the week of October 4, 2021, will be held virtually. Industry diversity partners have locked in
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 subsidizing network construction to reach unserved households, but should also equally focus on removing barriers to broadband deployment – such as obstacles that prevent timely access to federal lands and buildings – that slow private expansion efforts. We look forward to working with the sponsors
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 saved consumers $7 billion in energy costs and avoided 39 million metric tons of CO2 emissions through the end of 2019, will now include new, even more rigorous energy-efficiency commitments starting in 2023. By the end of the extended terms of the agreement, the total energy used by set-top boxes in
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the White House Infrastructure Plan
“The White House has elected to go big on broadband infrastructure, but it risks taking a serious wrong turn in discarding decades of successful policy by suggesting that the government is better suited than private-sector technologists to build and operate the internet. This shift is encouraged by mistakenly lumping in our successful modern digital networks with our decaying roads, bridges, waterways and electric grids. While we have seen repeated examples of traditional infrastructure failures in recent years, America’s broadband has been a reliable workhorse as millions of Americans have