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Cartoon Network Speaks Up on Bullying Prevention

Bullying affects people at every stage of their lives, but those most vulnerable to it are the ones who experience it in America's school yards. Last year, Cartoon Network commissioned a survey and found that two thirds of kids experience bullying once or twice throughout their youth. In support of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, NCTA talked with Cartoon
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Michelle Ray Named Executive Director of the Walter Kaitz Foundation

After successfully serving as interim director of the Walter Kaitz Foundation since April 2018, Michelle Ray has been elevated to the role of Executive Director effective immediately, NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell announced today. Ray was named interim director this past spring when former executive director Dr. David Porter, Jr. announced his departure from the Foundation. As Executive Director,
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Measuring the Impact of Cable's Energy-Saving Innovation

On National Energy Efficiency Day, it's important to take measure of the benefits to consumers and the environment that are being delivered by the cable industry's energy-saving initiatives. Earlier this year, an audit conducted by D+R International found tremendous energy and cost savings thanks to two Voluntary Agreements signed by major service operators, pay-TV providers, manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates.
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America's ISPs Are Bringing Rural America Up to Speed

Tomorrow, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing to explore the opportunities and challenges of deploying broadband in rural America. This is an issue that America's cable broadband providers are currently tackling, and a critical discussion that will explore creative ways to continue connecting every community. The conversation is also a timely one in light
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CTIA, USTelecom, NCTA and ACA File Joint Lawsuit Against California State Internet Bill

WASHINGTON – CTIA, USTelecom, NCTA and ACA – representing America’s broadband providers – have today filed a joint lawsuit in federal court challenging the State of California’s Internet Bill (SB 822). The following statement is for attribution to CTIA, USTelecom, NCTA and ACA: “The nation’s broadband providers are the innovation engine of America’s digital economy and remain committed to an
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Cox Pledges $20 Million Annually Towards Broadband Adoption

Internet adoption programs are reaching more Americans than ever and helping them lead their best lives while giving them the skills and tools they need to compete in the global marketplace. And they got another boost yesterday when Cox Communications announced that the company is increasing its commitment to $20 million annually for Connect2Compete. Cox's CEO Pat Esser made the
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New TV Shows Aim to Connect With Hispanic Audiences

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, and there's no better time to turn attention to the portrayal of Hispanic-Americans in media and entertainment. Previous studies and polls have shown that America's viewers need and want more diversity in the characters and stories that they see on the screen. And while there is still a long ways to go, there have been
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Sit Back and Enjoy the Show: TV is More Competitive Than Ever Before

The choices for TV today are virtually endless. As America's demographics and technology have evolved over the past two decades, so have the number of ways that TV is delivered to consumers, and the diversity of programming that audiences have available to them. Where cable television used to stand alone, technology advancements along with fast broadband networks have ushered in
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Local and State Franchising Issues

Today's unanimous FCC action rightly proposes to reinstate its earlier rules establishing clear limits on franchising authorities' ability to impose undue and unwarranted regulations and fees on cable operators that have the effect of delaying the deployment of broadband and other new services and making those services more expensive for consumers. We look forward to participating in the rulemaking proceeding.
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Charter's Trials in Wireless Technologies Will Bring More Coverage to Unserved Areas

Over the past two decades, cable broadband providers have invested over $275 billion in building robust high-speed broadband networks that power the online experiences for millions of Americans every day. As a result, more than 90 percent of U.S. homes now have hyper-fast connectivity, but there are still areas where there is not sufficient access to high-speed broadband. To continue
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