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Statement of NCTA Regarding the FCC’s New Broadband Definition for its Section 706 Report

“The cable industry has consistently delivered faster Internet speeds to American consumers with networks that offer 50 Mbps to 85 percent of U.S. homes, widely available tiers that exceed 100 Mbps and Gigabit speeds in some communities. While cable network Internet speeds already meet and exceed the FCC’s new broadband description, we are troubled that the Commission majority has arbitrarily
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Redefining Online Safety

More than two decades have passed since the concept of “online safety” first reached prominence in the national consciousness. Our online behaviors and activities, and those of our children, have changed drastically since then. Today, wireless Internet-enabled devices not only allow children to consume media content while on-the-go, but also provide them with the tools to become sophisticated content creators.
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FCC's New Broadband Definition Fails Everyone

Right now in the United States, tens of millions of consumers are using the Internet to search for a job, do homework, plan travel, buy shoes and stream live video content. These consumers are accessing the Internet through wired and wireless broadband connections of varying speeds. Over time, the number of people using broadband consistently has increased, as has the
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Behind the Numbers: 156,786,482

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique string of numbers labeling each web-connected device with name and location information. Every single digital device - printers, web-connected TVs, and anything else that connects to the Internet – gets an IP address. So it’s fair to say that the country with the most number of unique IP addresses is also one
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Michael Powell Testimony on PROTECTING THE INTERNET AND CONSUMERS THROUGH CONGRESSIONAL ACTION before the Committee on Energy & Commerce on January 21, 2015

Use the link below to download the full testimony of Michael K. Powell on Protecting the Internet and Consumers Through CongressionalAction before the Committee on Energy & Commerce on January 21, 2015.
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Tomorrow's Congressional Discussion on Net Neutrality

Tomorrow there will be two important hearings on Capitol Hill calling on technology and communications experts to discuss the future of broadband regulation. The hearings will consider a new draft bill that would codify core principles of network neutrality into law – ensuring Internet openness by prohibiting Internet blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization along with transparency of business practices. At
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Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding the President’s Speech on Broadband

“The cable industry has invested over $230 billion to build robust broadband networks that reach 93 percent of U.S. homes. We agree with the President that connecting all Americans to this critical technology should be a national priority, and that is why we have long supported the use of scarce government funding to support universal service in areas where private
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Preview The State of America’s Broadband Ahead of President Obama’s Visit to Iowa

On Wednesday, President Obama will visit Cedar Falls, Iowa, a small town about two hours north of Des Moines. If reports are correct, he’s going to Iowa to preview a new broadband initiative that he intends to propose in his upcoming State of the Union speech. So it seems like a good opportunity for us to take stock of the
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INTX 2015 Will Host the Next Interactive Launch Competition

Return of Business Solutions Competition to Industry Trade Show Brings Teams of MBA Students Back to Solve Complex Challenges in the Worlds of Multiplatform Video and Broadband WASHINGTON, DC -- The Internet & Television Expo (INTX) 2015 – the trade show and event built for doing business in the digital economy – will host the next Interactive Launch Competition, the
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Statement of NCTA Regarding Introduction of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act

“We commend Chairman Goodlatte and Rep. Eshoo for introducing the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (HR 235) and urge Congress to pass this important legislation. By making the Internet tax moratorium permanent, we can continue to protect consumers and small businesses from burdensome state and local taxes on Internet access, encourage more Americans to connect, and promote the continued growth
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