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

“With the President’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. has taken an historic step to speed the deployment of next-generation broadband networks to unserved households and to build a durable support mechanism that will help low-income consumers connect to the internet. While much work remains to ensure that government funds remain properly focused and are efficiently
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NCTA Government Relations Chief Joanna McIntosh Announces Retirement; Veteran Executive Cliff Riccio to Take Over in 2022

Joanna McIntosh, a 30-year government relations executive who has worked extensively in telecommunications and entertainment policy, has announced her plans to retire at the end of the year as Senior Vice President and Chief of Government Relations, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association announced today. In addition to serving as head of NCTA’s Government Relations since 2017, McIntosh previously
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NCTA Statement Regarding FCC and NTIA Nominations

“We congratulate Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel on her nomination for a new term as the permanent Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. To date, Chairwoman Rosenworcel has served with distinction and ably led the Commission over the past 10 months as the country increasingly turned to the internet to adapt to pandemic demands. We also congratulate Gigi Sohn and Alan Davidson
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NCTA Statement Regarding FTC Report on ISP Privacy Practices

“The FTC’s report provides a highly distorted view of ISP data collection policies and inappropriately attempts to lump broadband providers into the same category as the Big Tech platforms. Cable broadband providers take seriously their responsibility to safeguard the personal information of their customers and do not surveil their customers or sell their location data. Viewed objectively, today’s presentation is
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Mike Doyle’s Retirement Announcement

“Throughout his over 25 years in the House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Doyle has worked tirelessly to represent the interests of his Pennsylvania district in Washington, D.C. He has distinguished himself during that time as a talented and respected policymaker, playing an important role in shaping communications and spectrum policy in the United States. He has compiled a commendable record
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NCTA Mourns the Loss of Gen. Colin Powell

The employees and board of directors for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today are mourning the passing of General Colin Powell, father of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell. Statement from Dave Watson, President & CEO Comcast Cable and NCTA Board Chair: “On behalf of the staff of NCTA and the Board of Directors, we would like to
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s IoT Spectrum Needs Notice of Inquiry

“The Notice of Inquiry adopted on spectrum needs of the Internet of Things further focuses the important conversation about the inputs needed to support and enhance consumer access to this growing area of next-generation connectivity. We appreciate the Commission’s continued recognition of the importance of unlicensed spectrum for next-generation networking, including for IoT, both in this item and this week’s
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021

The Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 demonstrates a balanced approach to making critical mid-band spectrum in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band available for commercial use. In consultation with relevant federal partners, the legislation would allow this band to be modeled after the successful 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service shared-use approach, which has been proven to protect the important federal uses
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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 Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment (SNE), according
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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
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