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Consumers saved nearly $2 billion in electricity costs in 2019 alone as a result of the voluntary set-top box energy efficiency agreement among the primary stakeholders in the pay-TV industry and two leading energy efficiency advocates: the Natural Resources Defense Council and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). NCTA—the Internet & Television Association, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®

Report shows nearly all new internet devices in 2019 exceed rigorous efficiency commitments Arlington, VA, August 12, 2020 – Nearly 100% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met the energy-efficiency standards of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment, according to

“The COVID pandemic has heightened the need to ensure that all Americans can access reliable broadband service and the only way to close the access gap is to focus on areas where broadband service currently does not exist. That is why we welcome efforts like the DEPLOY Broadband Act which ensure that immediate federal resources are directed specifically to building

“We applaud the Senate Commerce Committee’s approval of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly’s renomination to the FCC for a five-year term. Throughout his career, Mike has distinguished himself by advancing policies that promote competition and continued innovation in the communications marketplace while helping Americans thrive in today’s digital world. His forward-thinking leadership has aided the FCC in modernizing the media marketplace, in

On Leased Commercial Action: “We applaud the Commission’s action recognizing that the constitutionality of the leased access regime is in substantial doubt in today's competitive marketplace and revising its rate formula to mitigate the burdens the regime imposes. The leased access regime is a relic of the past that continues to burden cable operators' speech based on a video marketplace

“We commend Rep. O’Halleran and co-sponsor Rep. Johnson and for introducing the Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act. This legislation creates a pilot program to support the availability of refurbished internet-capable devices available to low-income consumers through public-private partnerships that address an often overlooked barrier to broadband adoption. The bill will also encourage greater attention on the variety of factors impeding

“As the COVID pandemic has reinforced the national priority of connecting every American to broadband, we commend the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Whip Clyburn, Rep. Upton and Senators Portman, Brown, Bennet, Braun and Jones for introducing legislation that will speed the delivery of federal funding to unserved communities and promote greater competition in the provision of broadband infrastructure. Importantly, this

“As America continues to wrestle with the devastating impact of the COVID pandemic, it has become clear that connecting all of our citizens to reliable broadband internet service is an urgent national priority. The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act introduced today by Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) is pro-consumer legislation that will expedite and expand broadband deployment to unserved

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and Senior EVP, Comcast Corporation, was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on June 3, 2020. In addition, the following officers were elected: Pat McAdaragh, President & CEO, Midco, as Vice Chairman; Tom Rutledge, Chairman

“As America continues to adapt to changes in our daily lives resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, the cable industry is redoubling its efforts to partner with schools and families in ways that support remote learning while classrooms remain closed. While the calendar moves us closer to upcoming graduations and the arrival of summer, we know that many challenges remain for