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Announcing INTX 24-Hour Hackathon in Chicago!

INTX is introducing a brand new event taking place at the show in Chicago this year: INTXHACK. It’s a 24-hour developer challenge that kicks off the Saturday before the show. Technologist, developers, and designers from across the media and entertainment industries will come together to compete in an epic battle to create innovative applications. INTXHACK, produced in partnership with Comcast/NBCUniversal,
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INTX Brings Hackathon to Chicago

INTXHACK Partners Comcast/NBCUniversal, Gracenote, Tribune Media and 1871 Challenge Technology Developers to Rethink Digital Entertainment WASHINGTON, DC – The Internet & Television Expo (INTX) is teaming with Comcast/NBCUniversal, Gracenote/Tribune Media and 1871 to challenge technologists and developers from Chicago and beyond to rethink the future of digital entertainment at the first ever INTXHACK. This 24-hour developer challenge takes place May
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Powell on C-SPAN Discussing Net Neutrality [VIDEO]

NCTA Chairman and CEO Michael Powell was featured on C-SPAN's The Communicators discussing the FCC's proposed Net Neutrality rules, a history of how we got to where we are, and why Title II is an unnecessary path that will ultimately lead to litigation. Click here to watch the full video. The Communicators airs on C-SPAN Saturdays at 6:30 P.M EST.
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Empty Promises: Rate Regulation is Not Dead Yet

FCC Chairman Wheeler’s proposal to regulate the Internet under Title II regulation is a radical shift in policy that will subject Internet access providers to significant and onerous regulation and could well depress investment and innovation. As we learn more of the details, the weight of this impending action becomes more troubling. In the massive 300-plus page order, the Commission
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Statement of NCTA Regarding Introduction of the FCC Process Act

"We commend Sen. Heller for introducing the FCC Process Reform Act, legislation that primarily seeks additional transparency in the FCC rulemaking process. As the FCC considers critical technology and communications issues, it is important to have greater predictability and openness in FCC decision making, and to ensure businesses can make crucial decisions with consistent federal oversight. We hope the Senate
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Statement of NCTA Regarding Introduction of the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

“We applaud Chairman Thune, Sen. Wyden and the 38 additional co-sponsors for introducing the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act. This important legislation will make the Internet tax moratorium permanent, and helps protect consumers and small businesses from onerous state and local taxes on Internet access. By enacting a permanent ban on Internet access taxes, we can promote the continued growth
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Statement of NCTA Regarding Introduction of the Wi-Fi Innovation Act

"We congratulate Senators Rubio and Booker on the introduction of Wi-Fi Innovation Act which would secure more unlicensed spectrum in the 5 Ghz band. With more and more Wi-Fi-enabled devices coming to market everyday, consumers will continue to need additional spectrum to use these tools. This bipartisan legislation provides a clear path forward for properly allocating a finite and increasingly
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Don't Shackle the Internet

Originally published by USA TODAY on February 9th, 2015, featured as an "Opposing View" to the USA Today editorial Net Neutrality is No Government Takeover The Title II public utility approach is the worst possible way to go. USA TODAY may call this an "opposing view," but I agree that we can and should enact strong new net neutrality rules
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How Do Internet Speed Tests Work?

Internet speeds are exponentially increasing year after year – the Internet we surf today is orders of magnitude faster than it was in 2011. In fact, cable is now delivering up to a gigabit per second in some regions. Even with fast Internet, at some point you might want to check up on your delivered speed and see where your
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Statement of NCTA Regarding Introduction of the Innovation Act

"We commend Chairman Goodlatte on the introduction of patent legislation, the Innovation Act. It is essential that we deter patent trolls and halt unjustified patent litigation so that American companies can continue to innovate, generate new jobs and expand the economy. We look forward to working with Chairman Goodlatte and the bipartisan cosponsors towards passage of this important legislation.”
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