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What It Took to Deliver “Every Last Mile”

This summer, NCTA premiered “Every Last Mile,” a docufilm that chronicles the physical and operational challenges that three construction crews faced as they tackled the daunting work of extending broadband some of America’s most rural areas. The construction work documented is harrowing, but behind the scenes, film crews also had to figure out how to get their job done under
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NBCUniversal Delights Olympic Audiences Across Platforms

With the final days of the 2024 Paris Olympics approaching, NBCUniversal has thrilled audiences for almost two weeks with near round-the-clock coverage of the games. When all is said and done, the entertainment leader will have broadcast 7,000 hours of coverage, including more than 5,000 streaming hours, 17 consecutive nights of primetime programming on NBC, and all 329 medal events
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Michael Powell Op-Ed: “The Smartest Way to Bring Broadband to All”

In 2021, Congress approved the largest investment ever to support broadband expansion with the federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that will distribute over $42 billion to the states in the coming months. But while disbursement of this historic funding is a step in the right direction, ensuring that the BEAD program is a success will take significant
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Statement of Trade Associations Regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Granting a Stay on the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules

Statement can be attributed to ACA Connects, CTIA, NCTA, USTelecom “By all measures, broadband in the U.S. has been thriving under a light-touch regulatory framework. We’re pleased that the Sixth Circuit has preserved that framework during the appeal process, thus shielding providers and their customers from the many harms that would stem from attempting to comply with the FCC’s ill-fitting
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Mediacom Completed Network Featured in “Every Last Mile”

Mediacom has announced that it has completed the extension of its fiber-optic network in Lakewood Township, Minnesota. The project was one of three projects highlighted in NCTA’s new docufilm, "Every Last Mile.” “Every Last Mile” tells the story of the hard work that goes into extending broadband networks to far-out corners of the United States. The film follows work crews
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TV Stats: Big Emmy Numbers for the Best TV Shows

This September, TV’s biggest names will gather to celebrate the best of the industry at the 76th annual Emmy Awards. As with many past awards seasons, NCTA member companies continue to set records for excellence on screen. With billions invested annually in award-winning programming, audiences and critics are clear winners.
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Remote Alaska

The new documentary “Every Last Mile” chronicles the untold story of connecting rural America. It follows three broadband construction crews as they overcome obstacles to tackle the monumental challenge of ensuring every American, regardless of where they live, has access to digital infrastructure and the opportunities it brings. Connecting Unalaska One of the remote areas featured in the film is
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NBCUniversal To Deliver Historic Coverage of Paris Olympics

On Friday, July 26 NBCUniversal will broadcast the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games from Paris, France to kick off a summer of new viewing options powered by innovative technology and years of experience in live sports broadcasting. The Opening Ceremony will make history as a flotilla of nearly 100 boats takes to the River Seine that runs through
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Vote on the Closed Captioning Order

“The cable industry is committed to providing ready access to closed captioning display settings so viewers can more easily customize captions to fit their needs. We are gratified that our joint efforts with the accessibility community informed the Commission’s unanimous action today resolving this long-pending proceeding. We look forward to continuing constructive engagement with the accessibility community and other stakeholders
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WATCH: Panel Discusses Experience Building Rural Broadband

Recently, NCTA hosted a screening of the new docufilm “Every Last Mile” immediately followed by a panel discussion about lessons learned building broadband networks in rural areas. Panelists included: Tom Larsen, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Relations at Mediacom; Jeff Merritt, Market Vice President at Cox in Roanoke Virginia; and Jennifer Nelson, Senior Director, Rural Affairs at GCI. The
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