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Get Ready to Save Billions: Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement Has Been Extended

Together with the Natural Resources Defense Council, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Consumer Technology Association and all of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, NCTA has announced a four-year extension of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes, commonly known as the VA. The award winning program, initially signed
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NCTA Names Mark Kulish and Robert N. Rubinovitz as New Senior Executive Hires

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced two new senior hires for the organization. Mark Kulish joins as Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, on March 12th and Robert N. Rubinovitz as Vice President, Research & Analysis, starting April 2nd. Mark Kulish joins NCTA from US Telecom where he has served as Senior Vice President,
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A Strategy for Expanding Faster Broadband ASAP

One of the primary obstacles to faster broadband deployment is one of the most mundane--timely access to utility poles. All broadband providers benefit from mechanisms that promote safe and speedy access to utility poles. Such a system should be fair, fast, and predictable--carefully reconciling both the pro-competitive interests of those attaching new facilities to poles with the property interests of
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Overwhelming Majority of Americans Now Go Online

One of the fastest growing technologies in history has reached another milestone as 89 percent of Americans are now connecting to the internet, according to a new Pew Research survey. The growth in internet adoption can be attributed to many factors but one is the effort of ISPs to reach low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, and others through broadband adoption
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Industry Jobs Survey Reveals Enormous Job Variety and New Disciplines

The cable industry is ever-evolving and growing when it comes to creating job opportunities and expanding its dynamic list of roles and positions, a recent survey indicates. More than 800 different job titles exist across the industry, according to the Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association’s (CTHRA) 2017 Annual Compensation Surveys. The survey polled a mix of cable operators and
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA- The Internet & Television Association, Regarding House Consideration of the RAY BAUM’s Act

“We applaud the House floor consideration of the RAY BAUM’s Act, which reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years and will lead to the identification of new spectrum to support skyrocketing demand for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed services. We are heartened by the bipartisan leadership of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, Ranking Member Frank
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Powell Encourages Policymakers to Drop Battles of the Past and Focus on How Entire Internet Ecosystem Impacts Consumers

During keynote remarks to Cable Congress 2018 in Dublin, Ireland today, Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, encouraged policymakers to employ fresh thinking about today’s marketplace dynamics and offered some core principles that can guide a more future-focused and holistic regulatory framework. Powell kicked off his remarks by commenting on the state of
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U.S. is A World Leader in Internet Inclusivity

The United States ranks third in the world in internet inclusivity, according to the 2018 Inclusive Internet Index conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The report, in its second year, examined 86 countries and ranked them according to their scores in four categories: availability, affordability, relevance and readiness. The U.S. third-place rank came thanks to strong ratings in the availability
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Dr. David Porter, Jr., Completes His Tenure Leading the Walter Kaitz Foundation

Michelle Ray Named Interim Executive Director Dr. David Porter, Jr. announced his decision to step down from his role as Executive Director of The Walter Kaitz Foundation on April 13, completing a nearly 12-year run at the helm of the Foundation. Porter, who joined the foundation as its Executive Director in August 2006, is a multifaceted executive with a background
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Botnet Attacks Are Rising and What Cable is Doing About It

Akamai's Q4 2017 State of the Internet / Security Report found that botnet attacks, particularly distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, continue to rise in the U.S., increasing by 14 percent from this time last year. This type of cyberattack, which is a form of credential abuse, can have severe ramifications for businesses and internet users when their security and
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