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America’s Broadband Networks Continue to Grow: Central U.S. Pt. 2

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing nationwide, here are a few more examples
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VIDEO: Preserving History, Connecting Rural America

NCTA’s documentary “Every Last Mile,” which premiered this summer, tells the untold story of three broadband crews overcoming significant challenges to connect some of the most remote parts of America. The film captures the resilience and determination of teams working through extreme conditions—from Alaska's rugged islands to the deserts of Arizona—to ensure rural communities are connected to the digital world.
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Broadband Stats: Wi-Fi’s Economic Impact

A new study released last week reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies. The report also looks at the impact of recent policy decisions, like the FCC’s decision to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed use, and other policies that support the continued growth of these technologies.
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New Study Shows Critical Economic Impact of Wi-Fi Technologies

The annual economic value of Wi-Fi to the American economy will rapidly grow to $2.4 trillion in 2027, according to a new Wi-Fi Forward report released today. The report, conducted by Telecom Advisory Services, reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies, as well as the impact of policies that support the continued growth of these technologies.
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SCTE CEO Maria Popo Previews TechExpo 2024

This week marks the annual SCTE TechExpo, the industry’s largest gathering, where leaders come together to showcase the latest broadband network technologies. SCTE works to advance the industry’s technical workforce by offering its members training, resources, and more. In recent years, SCTE merged with CableLabs to combine the strengths of both organizations, and last year announced its new leadership in
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TV Stats: Record-Breaking Wins From the Emmys

This year's Emmy Awards once again brought together TV's top talent to honor the best of the industry. With record-breaking wins, the awards celebrated the creativity and innovation behind the shows that captivate audiences. As always, NCTA member companies continue to play a major role in delivering the most compelling and entertaining programming in the world.
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NCTA at SCTE TechExpo 2024

SCTE TechExpo 24 commences next week in Atlanta, and this year the conference will feature NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key policy challenges facing the industry. Below are just a few panels looking at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts, and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas. NCTA
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Are We Ready for 6G?

While excitement over new generations of mobile connectivity technologies hit a high point, unfortunately, 5G fell short of the high expectations around the technology. Regulators should be weary of rushing into the next generation, 6G, without carefully considering the state of connectivity networks today. While early planning for 6G is a worthwhile exercise, U.S. policymakers should invest in the current
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Industry Stats: Energy-Efficient TV Devices

Consumers’ have saved more than $18 billion in energy costs since 2012, the result of a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the efficiency of devices used to access video programming. Recent eco-friendly technology advancements showcase the industry’s commitment to innovation that benefits both the environment and consumers alike.
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GCI Continues Progress on Aleutians Fiber Project Featured in “Every Last Mile”

GCI has kicked off the latest phase of its Aleutians Fiber Project in the Kodiak Island community of Port Lions. The undertaking is part of the ISP’s larger efforts to connect the remote Aleutian Islands to multi-gigabit speeds via 800 miles of subsea fiber-optic cable. “We’re excited to start work in our second phase of the Aleutians Fiber Project community,”
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