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Fast Internet Opens Doors to New Ways of Educating Students

In most cases, the way that students learn today is completely different than how they received classroom instruction, or did their homework, from even just five years ago. Internet expansion and the rise of digital devices inside and outside of the home have led to new ways of learning in schools, and its also given people who live in the
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Svetlana Gans Joins NCTA as Associate General Counsel

Washington, D.C. – Svetlana Gans, former FTC Chief of Staff under Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen, has joined NCTA – The Internet & Television Association as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, effective July 9, 2018. Ms. Gans’ portfolio will include consumer protection and competition policy issues. Ms. Gans was appointed FTC Chief of Staff in January 2017. As Chief
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New Poll Shows Americans Satisfied with Quantity and Quality of Cable TV

When it comes to what people appreciate most in a TV service, the quality of programming and the vast menu of shows that are available to them prove to be critical factors that contribute to consumers' overall satisfaction with their entertainment packages. According to a recent Morning Consult survey, an overwhelming majority of people—83 percent—reported that they are satisfied with
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Data Usage Up for Homes with Wi-Fi

As America's internet service providers reach more people than ever before—over 90 percent of households in the U.S.—in turn, Americans are consuming more content than ever before. According to comScore's latest report on the "State of OTT," the average consumption in a U.S. Wi-Fi household spiked by 26 percent in one year alone. Streaming video is up, and speeds are
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Celebrating 30 Years of CableLabs and Its Contributions to Internet and TV

Did you know that approximately 500 million people use CableLabs technology on a daily basis? Thirty years ago, no one could have foreseen the significant impact that CableLabs would have on consumers, the industry, and companies worldwide. CableLabs was founded in 1988 as a collaborative research and development consortium working to execute cable technology projects and drive industry standards. Its
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on Senate Passage of the Farm Bill

"From communities in the rural plains to remote mountainous regions, access to broadband has the power to change lives with better access to education, employment, health care and connections to loved ones. We applaud Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow and the Senate on passage of a Farm Bill which will connect more Americans to the power of high-speed internet service.
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Taking Pride In Cable TV Programming

According to the 2017-18 GLAAD “Where We Are on TV” report, cable programming hit a record-setting 173 number of LGBTQ+ characters at the start of the current television season. That’s ahead of broadcast and streaming, who saw 86 and 70 LGBTQ+ characters respectively. The trend also mirrors the sea change of public opinion in recent years in favor of LGBTQ+
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How Wi-Fi Has Changed America

World Wi-Fi Day is here, and it's a time to celebrate and reflect on the game-changing technology that has enhanced the lives of Americans in just about every way. We all rely on a strong Wi-Fi connection for business, entertainment, and personal needs, so much so that an overwhelming majority of U.S. broadband households--9 out of 10--used Wi-Fi to connect
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Three Questions: ESPN Executive Shares How the Network is Super-Serving Sports Fans

The way that people watch sports has changed drastically in the past several years. Cable programmers have provided audiences with easy and new ways to access thousands of hours of their favorite programming and sporting competitions, and via almost any connected device, through apps that make watching TV an anytime, anywhere experience. And now, ESPN just might be the driving
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of the Farm Bill

We applaud Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow, and other members of the Senate Agriculture Committee for approving a Farm Bill that rightly focuses on getting more rural Americans connected to high-speed broadband networks. The Senate Farm Bill includes important reforms to the USDA Rural Utility Service’s broadband funding programs so that federal resources are better dedicated to connecting Americans that
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