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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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The Internet of Things at CES

As predicted, the Internet of Things was a major theme at CES 2015. The sheer number of connected gadgets, objects, applications and unifying platforms was as overwhelming as it was exciting. We were inspired by everything we saw, so here are a few thoughts on the present – and future – of the Internet of Things. Making Everything Smarter With
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My TV is Smart and It's Getting Smarter

For years, the promise of smart TVs has been touted at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. We’ve been promised a future of TVs that can integrate programming across all platforms, and manage linear programming and web streaming services seamlessly. A TV that will both be able to access the Internet with ease and make watching TV better. We don’t have
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CES 2015: We're Betting on IoT

Every January, the Consumer Electronics Show takes over Las Vegas to reveal the very latest in consumer tech, gadgets, and accessories. As always, we’ll spend the week sharing key show moments and announcements on twitter (@NCTACable) and here on our blog. This year we’re particularly interested in the Internet of things (IoT) and what it means for the future of
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