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The employees and board of directors for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today are mourning the passing of General Colin Powell, father of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell. Statement from Dave Watson, President & CEO Comcast Cable and NCTA Board Chair: “On behalf of the staff of NCTA and the Board of Directors, we would like to

“The Notice of Inquiry adopted on spectrum needs of the Internet of Things further focuses the important conversation about the inputs needed to support and enhance consumer access to this growing area of next-generation connectivity. We appreciate the Commission’s continued recognition of the importance of unlicensed spectrum for next-generation networking, including for IoT, both in this item and this week’s

The Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 demonstrates a balanced approach to making critical mid-band spectrum in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band available for commercial use. In consultation with relevant federal partners, the legislation would allow this band to be modeled after the successful 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service shared-use approach, which has been proven to protect the important federal uses

Report finds 75% decline in average energy used relative to broadband speed August 23, 2021 – More than 99% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met the new energy efficiency goals of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment (SNE), according

Set-top box energy usage cut in half August 23, 2021 – Consumers saved $2.2 billion in energy costs in 2020 thanks to a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates. The agreement led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and CableLabs has cut energy usage of set-top boxes by more

“The bipartisan infrastructure legislation demonstrates that policymakers can find common ground on issues that are important for America’s future, including the need to get all Americans connected to robust and reliable broadband service. Most importantly, the broadband provisions directly address the two critical challenges we face in reaching our national goal of universal connectivity for all Americans – first, a

“We are disappointed that the Executive Order rehashes misleading claims about the broadband marketplace, including the tired and disproven assertion that ISPs would block or throttle consumers from accessing the internet content of their choice. America’s broadband networks have been the nation’s most resilient and critical infrastructure during the pandemic, keeping our economy moving and enabling our citizens to learn,

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Timothy Graham, Alexander Minard and Kelsey Odom to its Government Relations team. “We are very pleased to be able to grow our team with such experienced and talented individuals who will expand and deepen our relationships and engagement with federal and state legislators, external groups

“Getting broadband to unserved communities that need it most is an important priority for our industry. The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act introduced today by Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) is legislation that takes important steps forward to achieving that goal and accelerating broadband deployment for more Americans. The bill repeals needless eligibility requirements that unfairly prevents qualified ISPs

"Cable operators have a long track record of working with schools to bring broadband to unconnected students and families, including establishing hundreds of partnerships in communities across America during the pandemic that have enabled students to learn remotely from the safety of their homes. The FCC's new Emergency Connectivity Fund is an important new program that has the potential to