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Joint Statement by CTA, CTIA, Mobile Future, NCTA, USTelecom and Wireless Internet Service Providers Association

A Growing Consensus That the FCC Must Change Course on Privacy Opposition to the FCC’s proposed broadband privacy rules continues to grow. The recently filed “reply round” comments, new reports, and expert submissions to the Commission, and testimony before Congress all demonstrate a growing consensus that the Commission’s proposed approach is flawed and a new course must be taken—one that
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Moving Forward on "Ditching the Box" not "Unbundling the App"

Yesterday, NCTA submitted a 30+ page filing (plus over one thousand pages of supporting technical specs) that provides additional information requested by the FCC about the open standard-based apps proposal presented several weeks ago by a group of independent programmers, NCTA and pay TV companies. This information supplements our prior efforts, both within the Downloadable Security Technical Advisory Committee (DSTAC)
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Public Wi-Fi Hotspots Hit 500,000

In addition to the Wi-Fi in our homes and offices, cable ISPs also offer secure Wi-Fi networks to customers outside of the home. These hotspots give you the ability to watch movies at the dog park, or get some work done at an outdoor café. And the best part? They’re offered at no extra charge. You may have never seen
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Searching for the High Road on BDS Regulation

At the risk of encouraging another “sticks and stones” retort, we’re going to let most of Harold Feld’s latest screed go attacking us for “faux outrage,” “self-righteous sanctimony,” “acting like a 6 year old,” conducting a “non-stop whinefest,” and “smelling like a g*#@!? ashtray.” Maybe Harold was just having a bad day. Despite its rhetorical flourishes, what’s most notable from
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NALIP: Bringing Latino Content Creators to the Forefront

It’s coming close to that time of year when key players across the media and entertainment world will gather for the 33rd annual Walter Kaitz Foundation dinner, the most prestigious fundraising event in the cable industry. Every year the foundation recognizes organizations that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity. This year, the honors go to the National Association of Latino
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A+E Networks and NALIP to be honored at the 33rd Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Fundraising Dinner

WASHINGTON, DC – A+E Networks and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) will be honored at the 33rd Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in New York City. John Martin, Chairman & CEO, Turner Broadcasting System, and Thomas Rutledge, Chairman & CEO, Charter Communications, are the dinner co-chairs. Other industry executives joining them
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Emmy Noms Day Another Big One for Cable Programs

The 68th Primetime Emmy nominations were just announced and cable programming is once again sitting pretty, taking over half (41 out of 72) of the nominations in the top 12 categories. The always competitive drama categories were again lead by cable hits, taking five of the seven noms for Best Drama. Cable also has a good number of nods in
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STATEMENT OF NCTA REGARDING TODAY’S FCC VOTE ON SPECTRUM

“We are pleased the FCC affirmed the importance of balancing licensed and unlicensed spectrum needs in today's vote on high-band spectrum. This spectrum is especially critical for future applications and services that have not yet been developed. Actions like today's will help propel America’s leadership in next-generation wireless technologies.”
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Let Some Fresh Air Inside the FCC’s Smoke-Filled Tent

According to a recent blog post from Public Knowledge executive and telecom pundit Harold Feld, negotiations to reach final rules for the FCC’s Business Data Services (BDS) proceeding are underway and he is encouraging AT&T to stop “throwing a hissy fit,” “read [] the writing on the wall,” and “come into the tent and negotiate.” While we have previously raised
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The Internet of Things Lives on Wi-Fi

There are cable Wi-Fi hotspots across the country, and as their numbers continues to increase, the Internet of Things’ network will grow as well. Eventually, everything you own could be connected to Wi-Fi. But with everything getting connected to Wi-Fi, it is essential that we make more spectrum available for unlicensed use so that Wi-Fi can grow. By increasing the
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