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Happy 50th Birthday, HBO

HBO, the first national cable network, turns 50 years old this week. The success of HBO broke barriers and changed the way TV is distributed, produced, and watched. Going Live Since its launch on November 8, 1972 when it aired the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers, HBO has been a pioneer for new TV
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Cable TV's Efforts to Produce Authentic Native American Stories

With Native American Heritage Month getting started, it's important to not only celebrate Native American culture and history, but to embrace entertainment and programming that continually speak to diversity and inclusion. Why It's Important: As NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell said at the Kaitz Dinner last month, "For too long, we have left Black and Brown people out of
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Connecting America's Students

The fall semester for schools across the country is at its peak, and this year, unlike the last couple, looks a lot like pre-pandemic times. But in many ways, student learning has completely transformed over the past 2.5 years, with online learning becoming an important component in education. Why It Matters: With more students now connected to the internet at
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Energy Efficient Equipment Saving Consumers Billions Annually

Industry-wide green initiatives are bringing tremendous savings in annual energy costs, cutting down on CO2 emissions, and exceeding energy efficiency goals, according to new independent audits that examined two voluntary energy efficiency agreements that are led by NCTA, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and CableLabs. Set-Top Boxes Are More Energy Efficient Every Year The voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry
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Q&A: How C-SPAN Is Covering the Midterms

This November, Americans will cast their ballots in the midterm elections. For over 40 years, C-SPAN has provided Americans with an invaluable service by providing an unbiased view into not only the governing process, but the campaign process as well. With the election two weeks away, NCTA interviewed Nate Hurst, a Political Editor at C-SPAN, to learn more about how
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TV Stats: Live Sports Is a Heavy Hitter

As audience habits around entertainment viewing have changed over the years, with many preferring to watch some shows time-shifted, sports are one arena where live-viewing still has mass appeal. In fact, sports programming continues to set records and draw live audiences.
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How Cable Providers Fend Off Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues through October, but the cable industry's efforts to keep its networks secure and people safe online never ends. Today's Biggest Cybersecurity Threats Cybercriminals' most common attacks include: data breaches, phishing schemes which lure users to give away confidential information, denial of service attacks which prohibit users from gaining access to a service, ransomware, espionage, and botnets.
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Cartoon Network Stands Up Against Bullying

Cable TV networks have long used their large reach and influence to move the needle on important issues, and Cartoon Network's commitment to spreading awareness about bullying issues is an example of how powerful storytelling can make a difference for young viewers. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, Cartoon Network has unveiled a new PSA, "Redraw Your
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Tour the 10G Smart Home

From smart lights to app-controlled speakers, many homes today benefit from internet-connected technologies. But as more devices become connected and as new technologies come to market, a next-generation gigabit network is critical to powering the future. How to get there: Cable internet service providers (ISPs) have been building the 10G network for years now, and with recent breakthroughs and innovations,
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Award-winning Broadband Equipment Agreement Exceeds Energy Efficiency Goals

More than 98% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met targeted energy efficiency levels, exceeding the goal of 90% set out in the industry voluntary agreement for small network equipment (SNE) led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association and CableLabs, according
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