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Comcast Partners to Close the Digital Divide with Launch of ACP Enrollment Programs in Western Massachusetts

With Thanksgiving and the giving season just around the corner, it's all the more fitting to spotlight the cable industry's year-round efforts to invest in its communities and to achieve digital equity across America. To focus on Comcast, yesterday NCTA spotlighted the cable provider's recent digital equity initiative in the Boston area. This $500,0000 investment is just one of many
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Comcast's Investment in Boston Area Leads to Digital Navigator Programs

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, there is no better time to highlight a generous contribution from Comcast to nonprofit organizations in the Boston area which focus on closing the digital divide. Earlier this month, Comcast awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 17 organizations which focus on digital access and broadband adoption. This investment is one of many that the
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the CBRS Study Released by CTIA and Recon Analysis

“The study released today by CTIA and Recon Analysis about CBRS overlooks the value of shared spectrum and its ability not only to meet consumer needs, but also enable new and diverse users. A zero-sum, exclusive-licensed-only strategy is not a solution. There are many creative ways to approach the spectrum crunch, and the CBRS model offers a compelling and innovative
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Spotlighting Charter's Commitment to America's Veterans

Veterans Day is a special time to pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who have served the United States. The cable industry recognizes the importance of helping veterans transition into the workforce and civilian life, and the tremendous talent, skills, and life experiences that they have to contribute. This is why cable providers and programmers work
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Broadband Stats: Remote Work is Green

With many Americans now working remotely either part or full time, the benefits of this shift are yielding big benefits for both workers and the environment. Recent Census Bureau and Environmental Protection Agency data shows the substantial impact that the growth of telecommuting has had on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), thanks to fast and reliable broadband networks.
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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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