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Cable Broadband Providers Deploy Fast Internet to All Communities Regardless of Income or Race

As policymakers around the country continue to focus on getting all Americans connected to robust broadband service, it's important to understand how broadband is deployed today and where broadband infrastructure gaps exist, especially in urban areas where few research studies have looked at this issue. That's why NCTA examined data pulled from FCC and Census Bureau reports to determine where
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Broadband Stats: Decreasing Costs for Consumers

For many Americans, more and more time is now spent online between work, school and entertainment. Fortunately, prices are going down for consumers while at the same time providing a significant value as people are using the service even more. With demand continuing to rise, cable providers will continue to invest heavily to upgrade and improve their networks to ensure
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How the Comcast Lift Zones Benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston During a Crucial Year

This month, millions of children went back to in-person classes and started after-school programs for the first time in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But some of these programs never shut down. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a nonprofit that operates after-school programs for young people nationwide, remained opened in many locations to continue serving
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National Geographic Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 in New Documentary Series

Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon. While America continues its climb out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 9/11 still resonates deeply as a day of remembrance of the lives lost as a result of the attacks, and of the tragedy and unity that followed in the aftermath. To commemorate the
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Energy Efficiency Programs Are Helping the Wallet and the Environment

Innovative voluntary energy efficiency programs for set-top boxes and home internet equipment continue to yield tremendous financial savings for consumers while significantly reducing energy consumption. Pay-TV providers and internet service providers and their manufacturing and retail partners are demonstrating their commitment to energy conservation by participating in the voluntary agreements, both of which are led by NCTA, Consumer Technology Association
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A Tribute to Cable Employees This Labor Day

The past year and a half has seen its ups and downs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but through it all, cable employees have remained steadfast in their commitment to delivering the internet and television services that millions of Americans across the country depend on to continue working, learning, and connecting. As America prepares to celebrate the upcoming Labor Day
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TV Stats: TV's Innovative Shows Impact On Screen and Off

For decades, TV has led the way for bold storytelling. TV shows have raised the bar repeatedly, challenging conventional wisdom of what is commercially successful as well as what viewers will connect with. Over the past decade, the TV market has exploded with new options as more and more streaming services launch. But competition is a good thing, and the
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GLAAD Shares Why LGBTQ Representation in Children's Media is So Important

Over the last two decades, the United States and much of the world has experienced a dramatic shift in attitudes over acceptance of LGBTQ people. During that time, on screen representation has soared, thanks in part to big names in cable TV (such as HBO or Showtime) taking what was then considered a risk and producing shows that not only
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Broadband Industry Successfully Reaches New Energy Efficiency Goals

Report finds 75% decline in average energy used relative to broadband speed August 23, 2021 – More than 99% of new modems, routers and other internet equipment purchased and sold last year for U.S. residential broadband subscribers met the new energy efficiency goals of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment (SNE), according
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Industry Initiative Saves Consumers $2 Billion in Energy Costs

Set-top box energy usage cut in half August 23, 2021 – Consumers saved $2.2 billion in energy costs in 2020 thanks to a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates. The agreement led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and CableLabs has cut energy usage of set-top boxes by more
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