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How Charter Helps Veterans Succeed

As we near the Veterans Day holiday, cable companies nationwide have made a point to celebrate the achievements of veterans and to highlight programs that help them transition to civilian life. At a special event hosted by Charter this week, members of Congress and the cable community discussed solutions and shared examples about how private companies can integrate veterans and
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding Confirmation of David Redl to Head NTIA

“We congratulate David Redl on his well-deserved confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA. We look forward to working with David and the Administration on important broadband and spectrum policy issues that will enable us to connect even more Americans to the internet and ensure that all consumers can participate in our global economy.”
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Three Questions: What's New in the Wi-Fi Space

NCTA introduces its newest series, three questions with an expert. Check back periodically for interviews on different topics with various professionals within the cable industry. Topic: What's New in the Wi-Fi Space Expert: Danielle Piñeres, NCTA Associate General Counsel NCTA's Danielle Piñeres, whose work is grounded in spectrum policy, gives a top-level view of the state of Wi-Fi technology, how
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Cable Offers Career Pathways for Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day coming up later this week, members of the internet and television community are paying tribute in many ways to the men and women who have made sacrifices for our country. But although Veterans Day is a good time to recognize their contributions, it's also a good time to highlight the initiatives that are out there
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New Report Shows $4.2 Billion in Losses from Pirated TV

Sandvine released its 2017 Global Internet Phenomena Spotlight on Subscription Television Piracy report this week. In it, Sandvine revealed that 6.5 percent of households in North America are illegally accessing subscription-based television content each month. The report looks at how unlawful content distributors aim to "replicate the live television experience offered by cable and satellite providers," and projects that it
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Alaska's Secret to High-Speed Internet

In a state where dog sledding is a popular sport and where roads in between neighbors are often hard to come by, high-speed internet makes all the difference. Like their urban counterparts, Alaskans demand more bandwidth as they rely on the internet more and more each day, and satellite service and low latency just couldn't do the job any longer.
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Three Questions: Internet Safety for Families

NCTA introduces its newest series, three questions with an expert. Check back periodically for interviews on different topics with various professionals within the cable industry. Topic: Internet Safety for Families Expert: Kristin Buch, NCTA As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close in a few days, this week NCTA's Kristin Buch and in-house expert on cable parental controls shares tips
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New Comcast Feature Helps Families Bond

It's the usual scene at the family dinner table. Everyone is either glued to their phones as plates are being passed around, or sitting within arms-reach of their devices, ready to grab them the moment a new text or email comes through. Parents are guilty of it too, as a new Comcast survey released last week showed that half of
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From CableLabs: Cable's Role in Cybersecurity

Originally published on CableLabs.com by Mark Walker, Director of Technology Policy at CableLabs on October 18th, 2017. The cable industry does more than just provide internet connectivity for millions of customers: it also plays an active role in driving security in the broader internet ecosystem. Cable operators have a long history of successfully defending against attackers seeking to steal service,
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Starz Executive Shares Strategy Behind Diverse Storytelling

Cable has long been telling stories that not only entertain and inform, but that challenge the status quo and ultimately lead to encouraging cultural shifts in our society. But powerful programming is only possible if it speaks to the many demographics and perspectives that make up America's viewership, and often it’s those stories that don't usually see enough screen time
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