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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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TV Time is the Best Time

Thanks to brilliant innovations in technology over the past few decades, video is everywhere. Gone are the days of crowds forming in front of electronics stores to watch breaking news; now there is a near-ubiquity of screens and connectivity. Creators have new formats to explore, the video marketplace is more competitive than it’s ever been, and some of the highest-quality
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Preparing Our Networks for Light Field Displays and the Future of Education

Imagine going to school and conducting a virtual chemistry experiment with lab scientists 3,000 miles away. Or coexisting in a virtual meeting space with colleagues who, instead of dialing into a video conference call, can feel as though they are working together in the same room. In the latest video from CableLabs' Near Future series, light field displays are featured
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Celebrating the Best in TV at the Emmy Awards

Last night's 70th Primetime Emmy Awards lived up to its promise to showcase the diverse menu of choices that viewers have on television today, and the inspiring stories that keep them coming back for more. In total, together with the Creative Arts Emmys, cable programming drew the most wins with 65 out of 126 awards (in 122 categories), followed by
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Creative Arts Emmys: Recognizing Those Who Work Behind the Scenes in TV

With the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards taking place on Monday in Los Angeles, it's worth taking a look at the TV shows and talent that shined at the Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented just this past weekend. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are generally awarded to those who work behind the scenes in TV programming, including video and
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