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Three Questions: How a Network Stays True to Its Mission in the Digital Era

Expert: Richard Weinstein, C-SPAN Vice President, Digital Media C-SPAN’s Richard Weinstein gives the lowdown on how the network has adapted to the evolving marketplace while continuing to provide audiences with its staple product—which is uninterrupted and uneditorialized coverage of all facets of the U.S. political process. What makes C-SPAN stand apart as a network? In this era of social media
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Congressional Passage of the Tax Reform Bill

“We congratulate the President and Congressional leadership on the passage of historic tax reform. Notwithstanding that the United States currently has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, NCTA’s member companies for decades have been investing hundreds of billions of dollars, creating jobs in communities across America, building robust broadband networks, and creating and delivering the best TV content
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Nadler as New Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee

“Congratulations to Rep. Jerry Nadler on his election to be Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee. We look forward to working with Rep. Nadler on issues that will promote intellectual property, investment and innovation for the benefit of American consumers.”
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Most Americans Are Satisfied With Their Internet Service

2017 saw lots of change and progress in technology and innovation. Everything from virtual reality to distance learning took huge strides in availability and adoption. Critical to consumer adoption of many of these new technologies are robust internet networks that have the speed and capacity to handle high bit rate real-time interactions. In 2017, cable ISPs invested billions of dollars
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2017 Brings in More Scripted TV Content Than Ever Before

As 2017 winds down, it's common to see annual "best of year" lists floating around, and TV and entertainment writers have even more programming to choose from this year. FX Networks estimates that the final count for the number of scripted TV series in 2017 will exceed 500 by year end. That's up from 455 from last year, and more
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Action to Restore Light-Touch Regulation to the Internet

“Today’s FCC action rightly restores the light-touch approach to government regulation of the internet that has fostered the development of a vibrant, open and innovative platform. For decades, America’s internet service providers have delivered an open internet – allowing consumers to enjoy the lawful internet content and applications of their choosing. Nothing in this decision alters that commitment – ISPs
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Let's Calm Down. No Matter What Happens with Net Neutrality, an Open Internet isn't Going Anywhere

By NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Originally published in recode on December 13th, 2017 Tomorrow, the Federal Communications Commission will vote to restore light-touch regulation and promote investment in internet networks. Opponents of this action have responded with hyperbole, demagoguery and even personal threats. New-age Nostradamuses predict the internet will stop working, democracy will collapse, plague will ensue and
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The Twelve Days of Statistics

As the days get shorter and all the decorations go up, we here at NCTA couldn’t help getting in on the holiday fun too. So, for the next 12 days we’ll be highlighting a new statistic about the industry we are proud to represent. Keep an eye out on twitter to unwrap a new statistic each day from now until
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Connected TVs and TV Everywhere Are Gaining Ground

With more pay TV subscribers becoming regular TV Everywhere users, the connected TV is rapidly becoming the preferred device to watch. Industry reports show that consumers are opting to utilize connected TVs, TV Everywhere services and programming apps that are creating a whole new way of watching television. The Nielsen Total Audience Report, which found that consumers this year are
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A Chorus of Voices Supporting the FCC

The FCC proposal to restore a "light-touch" approach and reverse the 1930’s-era public utility regulation (Title II) imposed in 2015 has led to quite an outpouring of opinion (and unfortunately some very nasty online vitriol). As representatives of America’s large and small internet providers who offer high-speed internet to 93 percent of U.S. homes in communities large and small, we
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