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Celebrating the Best in TV at the Emmy Awards

Last night's 70th Primetime Emmy Awards lived up to its promise to showcase the diverse menu of choices that viewers have on television today, and the inspiring stories that keep them coming back for more. In total, together with the Creative Arts Emmys, cable programming drew the most wins with 65 out of 126 awards (in 122 categories), followed by
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Creative Arts Emmys: Recognizing Those Who Work Behind the Scenes in TV

With the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards taking place on Monday in Los Angeles, it's worth taking a look at the TV shows and talent that shined at the Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented just this past weekend. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are generally awarded to those who work behind the scenes in TV programming, including video and
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The Value of the TV Bundle

America's TV viewers are watching their favorite shows on more devices and streaming services than ever before. Award-winning programming is available to watch at home or on the go and the array of viewer choices continues to explode. One of the best parts of today’s TV experience is that viewers can enjoy their favorite content in several different ways, from
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C-band Spectrum Plays a Critical Role in Delivering TV Content and Internet Connectivity to Millions of Consumers

Every day, more than 100 million consumers enjoy their favorite TV shows, musical acts and streaming media services delivered to them via a technology path that includes satellites that hover thousands of miles above us in the sky. These satellites are used to transmit all kinds of programming and digital content from one point to another. The key ingredient that
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NCTA Adds Amy Bender and Saul Hernandez to Government Relations Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association announced today the addition of two public policy veterans to its Government Relations team. On September 4, NCTA welcomed Amy Bender, formerly Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, as Vice President, Government Relations and Legislative Counsel. Next week, Saul Hernandez, currently Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. G.K. Butterfield,
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Celebrating 'A Community Full of Jobs' This Labor Day

As Labor Day approaches, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the significant economic impact that America's broadband providers and TV networks are making nationwide. The industry has contributed an astounding $421 billion to the U.S. economy and supported millions of American workers in jobs that are strengthening communities and local economies. Job creation only continues to grow and
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Internet Adoption Programs Are Setting People Up for Success

As we learned earlier this month, the release of Comcast's seven-year progress report of the Internet Essentials program indicated that internet adoption programs have reached more than six million Americans. But Internet Essentials—the largest broadband adoption program in the U.S.—is doing more than just expanding internet-connected households across the country. It's helping to improve the lives of low-income families and
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TV Shows Are Boosting America's Economy

The best shows on TV are known for captivating and thrilling viewers. But a lot of these same shows are doing much more than providing quality entertainment. The TV industry is contributing to communities all over the country. When a show films outside of a studio and on location, the towns, cities, and states where production crews decide to set
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How TV Networks and ISPs Are Teaching Kids to Be Good Digital Citizens

Adults aren't the only ones who are connected to the internet practically every minute of the day. According to a recent Pew survey, 45 percent of teens (ages 13-17) say they are online almost constantly, up from 24 percent in 2015. With peer interaction right at their fingertips and the ability to share videos and pictures in mere seconds, it's
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Comcast's Broadband Adoption Program is Making a Difference for Six Million Americans

Broadband adoption among low-income Americans has reached a new milestone, as many people will now have one less barrier to gaining access to an internet connection. Comcast announced this week that its Internet Essentials program—the largest broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S.—has now reached more than six million Americans. While Internet Essentials originally began as a program
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