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Lower Prices, More Choices: How American Consumers Benefit From the Competitive and Innovative Broadband Marketplace

In his State of the Union address to the nation tonight, President Biden will acknowledge that Americans are facing inflationary pressures when it comes to groceries, energy bills, and rent costs. One household staple, however, has notably bucked this trend: home internet service. Adjusted for inflation, consumers paid 7.8% less for broadband services in January than three years ago. Meanwhile,
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Time To Share the Road: Building A Spectrum Policy for All

Federal policymakers at NTIA are poised to release a plan to implement the National Spectrum Strategy to open certain spectrum bands for commercial use while balancing national security and other important federal operations. The task before NTIA is challenging, but certain things are clear: innovative uses of spectrum have unlocked new opportunities for consumers and are disrupting the wireless marketplace.
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Here’s What It Will Take to Achieve “Internet for All”

While details of President Biden’s State of the Union address are being closely guarded, we can expect infrastructure, including our nation’s broadband networks, to play a starring role. There’s no doubt that we have already made, and continue to make, significant strides to close the country’s digital divide. Forty million new U.S. homes subscribed to broadband between 2016 and 2021.
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C-SPAN Delivers Super Tuesday To New Audiences On New Platforms

In preparation for what promises to be a significant election year, C-SPAN has been rolling out new technology on the campaign trail and expanding to new platforms to reach all types of audiences. NCTA spoke with C-SPAN to learn more about how the network has digitally transformed itself behind the scenes to be a more engaging and innovative presence for
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Decoding Bandwidth: Making Sense of Internet Speeds and Performance

Bandwidth is one of many components of a cable broadband network important to its operation and performance. It plays a pivotal role in delivering an optimal and seamless experience for users, and its availability is crucial for running today’s advanced streaming applications, downloading content, and meeting the ever-changing demands of users. What Is Bandwidth? Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount
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TV Stats: January Saw Highest Streaming Yet

TV entertainment can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and on almost any device. That’s a far cry from previous decades when most viewing happened around a TV set, often live for must-see shows. Today, audiences have many viewing options, a testament to innovation in the video programming marketplace and ubiquitous, powerful broadband networks. In fact, Nielsen recently reported that the first
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America’s Expanding Broadband Networks Continue To Grow: The South Pt. 3

As America targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband – including the distribution of more than $40 billion in federal funds for building new networks – cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible. With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few
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“Diarra From Detroit” Signals BET Studio’s Entrée to Scripted TV

BET Studios is debuting its first-ever scripted series “Diarra from Detroit,” marking a new creative pivot from the studio and network. After a freshly divorced schoolteacher, Diarra, goes on a Tinder date with the man of her dreams, his sudden disappearance sends her on an investigation that leads her through the Detroit underworld. From executive producers Diarra Kilpatrick (who also
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TV Networks Are Spotlighting Black Culture and History

As February unfolds, so does the celebration of Black History Month—a time to reflect, honor, and amplify the stories and contributions of the Black community throughout history. Cable TV networks play a pivotal role in bringing these narratives to the forefront, offering a platform to showcase the richness, diversity, and resilience of the Black experience. Cable TV networks have been
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Saving Millions Monthly: How Consumers Are Benefitting From New Competition for Wireless Mobile Services

Consumer appetite for connectivity is continually growing. With more devices and ways to connect, new solutions are required to get people and their devices online. That is why in recent years, cable broadband providers have expanded their offerings to include mobile service, giving Americans more choices for their cell providers than ever before and saving them millions monthly when switching
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