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Home Internet Devices More Efficient Than Ever as Industry Renews Energy Agreement

Arlington, VA - July 26, 2018 -- Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA-The Internet & Television Association announced a four-year extension of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment, an industry initiative that has already improved the efficiency of home internet devices such as modems and routers by 20 percent. The
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More Spectrum, Better Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi has transformed connectivity in America in just about every way possible. People rely on the technology to access the internet to conduct their business transactions, connect with their peers, for educational or healthcare purposes or for pure entertainment value. But the traffic lanes that allow Wi-Fi to travel have become much more congested in the last few years. In
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30 Years of Shark Week: How Discovery Created a Cultural Phenomenon

No summer would be complete without taking a "TV swim" with a shark! It's that time of year when Discovery showcases its annual Shark Week extravaganza, and this week marks the 30th anniversary of the fearsome fish's debut on the network. In a Q&A, Discovery Senior Vice President of Programming Donna D'Alessandro shared with NCTA what goes into making one
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Fast Facts About Cable's $421 Billion Impact

What other industry employs nearly 300 people in every congressional district in the United States? America's cable internet providers and TV programmers are known for innovative solutions and advances in broadband and entertainment that they bring to millions of consumers everyday, but the cable industry also leaves its mark in another very important way--the nation's economy. From Alaska to Hawaii
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Reaching the Last Mile: Hearing on Rural Broadband Examines Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives holds an important hearing to discuss the challenges and benefits of rolling out broadband to rural regions across the country in order to reach communities that are currently affected by the digital divide. We applaud members of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology for opening up a dialogue that brings to the table innovative
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World Cup Coverage Sets New Records for Telemundo and FOX Sports

This year's FIFA World Cup, which concludes this Sunday with the France versus Croatia final, was always bound to pose challenges for American audiences. With the tournament taking place in Russia, the time difference makes watching the games stateside challenging, tacked onto the fact that the U.S.A. men’s team did not qualify this year. But viewership ratings from FOX Sports
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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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