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Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Kyle Dixon, Jeff Freeland and Becky Tangren to its Legal and Government Relations teams. Additionally, NCTA announced the promotion of Lee Friedman to Deputy Chief, Federal Legislative Affairs. NCTA welcomes Kyle Dixon as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Program Network Policy. Prior to joining
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and while the cable industry embraces and pursues diversity within its business and workforce all year long, this month is a good time to reflect on the diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the internet and television world, and how diversity and inclusion continue to serve as a cornerstone for the industry. For decades, the cable
A robust internet connection has become indispensable in our lives. During the COVID pandemic, America’s broadband networks performed resiliently even during historic surges in internet traffic when many companies and schools went entirely remote, according to performance tests and reports. But besides powering our digital lives, it’s important to ensure that broadband is meeting consumer expectations and evolving in the
Over the past decade, the United States and the rest of the world has seen a boon in the growth of connected devices. From smart lights to speakers to internet-connected refrigerators and washing machines, new technology is powering the growth of the smart home. These technologies all have one thing in common—they rely on fast Wi-Fi. With more devices utilizing
As the United States and the rest of the world reach the two-year mark when the COVID pandemic was declared, it's important to reflect on the enormous changes that have followed. The global health crisis has been devastating and as America attempts its climb back to "normalcy," some things will never be the same again. But amid many of the
NCTA Statement Regarding the FCC’s Proceeding on Resolving Pole Replacement Disputes: “Expediting access to utility poles is a critical element of extending broadband to unserved communities and closing the digital divide. As our industry works diligently to build gigabit networks in communities that have yet to be connected, we join with a wide range of parties including broadband providers, school
By now, everyone recognizes that fair access to utility poles is essential to fulfilling our goal of reaching all Americans with robust broadband. Indeed, without a means of securing reasonable and timely access to utility poles, most network construction -- particularly in sparsely populated areas with few people and many poles -- faces long odds. Thankfully, policymakers tasked with expanding
It's that time of year when college basketball dominates screens and fans partake in the fun of bracket challenges and competitions. March Madness games kick off next week, and Turner Sports and CBS Sports will provide live coverage of all 67 games from the tournament across TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV. Turner Sports, in partnership with the NCAA and CBS
As many Americans spent the last two years conducting many of their daily activities online during the pandemic, a broadband connection is more important than ever before. Recently, the White House announced that 10 million consumers had signed up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers government assistance for the purchase of broadband services and computers. This announcement marks
Three years ago, Wi-Fi 6 technology hit the market, delivering faster speeds, lower latency, and increased security to Americans across the country. Since then, a number of technical developments have resulted in an even more upgraded Wi-Fi experience. As cable internet service providers continue to stay ahead of consumer demand and on the cutting edge of innovation, it’s worth taking