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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association – The FCC’s Plan Is a Blow to Delivering Internet for All

“The FCC has made clear its desire to launch new net neutrality rules, surfacing new ever-shifting rationales. The original justification for accessing sweeping Title II authority has become obviously thin. ISPs continue to invest heavily, build ever-faster networks, and have kept those networks open. For two decades, there has been only one two-year period in which the FCC applied Title
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The Cable Industry's Kaitz Dinner Celebrates 40 Years

The 40th annual Kaitz Dinner, hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, marked a significant milestone for The Walter Kaitz Foundation and the cable industry. The fundraiser event raised $1.1 million and brought together industry executives to celebrate four incredible decades of work fostering diversity and inclusivity across the media and entertainment landscape. The funds will be
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Report Finds Impressive Energy Efficiency Gains for Home Internet Devices

The average weighted power of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold in 2022 for U.S. residential broadband subscribers decreased by 12% from 2021, as a result of the industry voluntary agreement for small network equipment (SNE) led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association and CableLabs. Since the agreement was
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Title II "Net Neutrality" Broadband Rules Would Breach Major Questions Doctrine

Former Obama Administration Solicitors General identify legal barrier to utility regulation of the internet and suggest alternate paths for net neutrality. A new report by Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. and Ian Heath Gershengorn.
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Diversity Week: Championing Inclusion Throughout the Industry and Beyond

The cable industry's highly regarded Diversity Week kicked off earlier this week in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and changemakers to champion and advance diversity and inclusion throughout the media and entertainment landscape. This year, Diversity Week embraces the theme "We All Belong," reaffirming the industry's ongoing commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and promoting representation
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Sharing Spectrum Enables Future Innovation, Connectivity

“The only practical way to satisfy the demands of all applications – commercial, scientific and federal – is to encourage spectrum sharing among incumbent users and new entrants.” That’s the recent conclusion of the FCC's Technology Advisory Council (TAC) in presenting its final findings and recommendations to the FCC regarding the 7.125 and 24 GHz bands. The TAC, which represents
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Cable TV Networks Are Amplifying Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th each year, is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural contributions and diverse history of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Cable TV networks play a vital role in paying tribute to this vibrant heritage, bringing stories, voices, and entertainment to millions of nationwide viewers and
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TV Stats: Consumers Benefit from a Competitive Marketplace

Today, TV viewers have a sea of options to watch whatever they want, whenever they want it. Traditional TV providers, streaming services, and more, offer entertainment at the touch of a screen, a far cry from the days of live TV viewing around a boxy TV set. The dramatic change in video options has ushered in an array of choices
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Reimagining Video Programming Rules

The video programming marketplace has been transformed over the past thirty years. In the early 90s, multichannel video basically meant the local cable operator, leading Congress to enact a regulatory structure that reflected a lack of competitive choices. By contrast, consumers today can choose from a dizzying array of video services, including traditional providers such as cable, broadcast, and satellite
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'Reservation Dogs': Redefining Native American Representation on TV

This month marks the last time that TV viewers will journey through Okern, Oklahoma with the vibrant and diverse cast of the FX Networks' comedy series, "Reservation Dogs." In its third and final season, "Reservation Dogs" broke the mold when it first premiered in 2021 with its authentic portrayal of Native American characters, with the storyline following an eclectic group
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