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Internet Companies are Already Offering Gigabit Broadband Across the Country

Here are some great examples: COMCAST XFINITY Gigabit speeds available across the country. COX GIGABLAST Super-fast gigabit internet speeds available to more customers every year. MEDIACOM 1GIG Gigabit speeds across Iowa (and beyond), making it the first to deliver a gig to an entire state. MIDCO GIG Gigabit speeds available to more than 80% of company's customers. GCI 1 GIG
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How Cable Networks Deliver Ultra-Fast Internet

Your browser does not support the video tag. DOCSIS 3.1 Technology Cable networks are able to deliver data to a consumer's home using a technology standard called DOCSIS. DOCSIS is a set of instructions and rules governing how data is managed and delivered over cable networks. DOCSIS is, in essence, the technology that makes cable broadband work. DOCSIS is Improving!
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TV, Live Streaming Score Big During March Madness

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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding White House Signing of CRA on Privacy Rules

“Withdrawing the FCC rule marks an important step toward restoring a sensible online privacy framework that protects consumers’ personal information and treats all internet companies equally. Such action allows ISPs to continue long-standing practices protecting the privacy of their customers’ personal information and encourages policymakers to restore a consistent standard of protection that applies equally to search engines, service providers,
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Coloring in more Details on the Near Future

Earlier this month, NCTA announced The Near Future, a completely unique half-day event designed to challenge convention, spark inspiration, and reconsider how we think and talk about the future of technology. We held back on details – after all, we didn’t want to spoil the surprise – but we did reveal that it would be held at Dock 5 at
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Myth vs. Reality on ISP Privacy Claims

Clearing up misconceptions about online privacy Myth. ISPs will now start selling sensitive personal data about their customers. Reality. Completely False. ISPs today do not sell their customers’ sensitive personal data and have no plans to do so. Repeal of the FCC’s rules will not change current ISP practices. They have long complied with privacy practices related to the use
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Turner Dives into VR Madness

March Madness comes to a fevered end this coming Monday, and while many of us will watch the Final Four duke it out this weekend from our couches or from our small screen devices while on-the-go, others will experience the matches courtside, without actually having to make the trip out to Phoenix. That's because NCAA and Turner now offer a
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NCTA Statement Regarding U.S. House Approval of CRA Regarding Privacy Rules

“Today’s Congressional action to repeal the FCC’s misguided rules marks an important step toward restoring consumer privacy protections that apply consistently to all internet companies. With a proven record of safeguarding consumer privacy, internet providers will continue to work on innovative new products that follow ‘privacy-by-design’ principles and honor the FTC’s successful consumer protection framework. We look forward to working
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D.C. Tops South Korea for Fast Internet Speeds

For those of us who live and work in the Washington, D.C. area, we don’t have to look far when looking for regions with the fastest average internet speeds. According to the latest Akamai State of the Internet Report covering the fourth quarter of 2016, Washington, D.C. takes the trophy for the fastest average internet connection speed in the country,
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding U.S. Senate Approval of CRA Regarding FCC Privacy Rules

“We appreciate today’s Senate action to repeal unwarranted FCC rules that deny consumers consistent privacy protection online and violate competitive neutrality. The Senate’s action represents a critical step towards reestablishing a balanced framework that is grounded in the long-standing and successful FTC privacy framework that applies equally to all parties operating online. Our industry remains committed to offering services that
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