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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding U.S. Senate Confirmation of Alan Davidson to lead the NTIA

“We congratulate Alan Davidson on his approval by the Senate to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Alan will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation of the billions of dollars of funding for broadband construction included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. With the tens of billions of dollars dedicated to broadband infrastructure, America has an
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CES Highlights Technology Areas to Watch in 2022

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) kicked off its 55th annual Consumer Electronics Show earlier this week, showcasing the latest developments in emerging tech. While COVID-19 might not have prevented the trade show from happening in person this time, the pandemic can be felt in the innovation on display this year. “In these periods of economic downturn and certainly crises like
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Latest FCC Report Shows Cable Broadband Speeds Continue to Outperform

The FCC in late December released its latest broadband performance analysis, the "Eleventh Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report," reflecting testing conducted in September and October of 2020. The MBA program is administered by SamKnows, the world's foremost authority on broadband performance testing. It utilizes a hardware-based measurement methodology that controls for network factors to render the most accurate measurements
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the D.C. Circuit Order in 6 GHz Appeal

“NCTA is gratified that the D.C. Circuit has upheld virtually all of the Federal Communications Commission’s 6 GHz Order. Because of the Commission’s unanimous, bipartisan 6 GHz Order, U.S. consumers will soon have greater access to next-generation Wi-Fi technology to meet their rapidly growing need for broadband internet access. The Commission’s carefully crafted technical rules ensure that these new technologies,
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Stat Roundup: The Best of 2021

With the end of December fast approaching, it is worth reflecting on some key milestones achieved by cable internet and TV industry. From connecting more Americans to preventing millions of metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, below are some of key stats from the industry: As new innovations like Wi-Fi 6 and DOCSIS 4.1 rolled out, America’s broadband
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It's Holiday Movie Time

The popular saying, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," spreads to television once again as cable TV networks bring on the holiday cheer with an abundance of heartwarming movies, shows, and holiday specials to choose from. While many channels started their rollouts as early as October, undoubtedly December is the month when those joyful and cozy storylines beckon
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10G Gains Ground in Bringing Americans the Home of the Future

The word "home" has been redefined over the past 21 months during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For millions of people, the home has become and continues to be a virtual workplace, school, doctor's office, and entertainment space all at the same time. And as technologies advance and even more of society's needs move online, American homes will transform into smart
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Commerce Committee Approval of Alan Davidson to Lead the NTIA

“We congratulate Alan Davidson on his approval by the Senate Commerce Committee to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Alan’s role at NTIA will be critically important to funding broadband construction and to honoring the guardrails established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will direct billions of dollars to unserved and underserved communities where investment is critically
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Broadband Stats: Infrastructure Success, Past and Present

With the upcoming implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, cities, states, and local governments in 2022 will begin to make use of the $40+ billion set aside for broadband projects. How successful those funds are at building new networks to unserved and underserved populations depends on which projects receive approval. Given their long track record of success, incumbent
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What Cable's Broadband Network Performance During COVID Means for America

A new study that examines U.S. broadband network performance during the COVID-19 pandemic finds that America's broadband networks passed their biggest stress test ever with flying colors when the internet experienced unprecedented surges in traffic during the worst phases of the global health crisis. In fact, the study—released by Recon Analytics—asserts that the U.S. network performance change was imperceptible to
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