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The employees and board of directors for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today are mourning the passing of General Colin Powell, father of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell. Statement from Dave Watson, President & CEO Comcast Cable and NCTA Board Chair: “On behalf of the staff of NCTA and the Board of Directors, we would like to
This weekend, fans of the smash hit “Succession” on HBO will be rewarded with the long-awaited premiere of the show’s third season. The series follows the adult children of an extravagantly wealthy family as they compete for control of their aging father’s media empire and has inspired remixes, memes, think pieces, and a few viral videos. Even for those who
At this year’s SCTE Cable Tech Expo, during the “The Path to 10G” panel, the CEOs of NCTA, CableLabs, and SCTE (Michael Powell, Phil McKinney, and Mark Dzuban, respectively) announced the launch of the 10G Challenge—an invitation to technology leaders, start ups, entrepreneurs, engineers, and more—to develop new technologies, services, and applications that make the most of a next generation
Americans have a 3.5 in 1,000 chance of developing Multiple Sclerosis, according to the MS Association of America. A few Americans might personally know someone afflicted with the condition, but for many the reality of MS is far out of mind. But if Selma Blair has her way, by the time her new film on discovery+ is viewed by audiences
Every autumn, the cable industry usually converges in Manhattan to discuss and advocate for practices that further diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. While COVID-19 may have forced the activities of Diversity Week to go digital for a second year in a row, nothing could get in the way of the efforts that contribute to this important
Every year for the past several decades, the cable industry has held Diversity Week—a time for cable operators and TV networks to discuss and advocate for practices that further diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. Although the pandemic has prevented another in-person gathering in New York City this fall, the industry continues its mission this week to
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15 and runs through October 15, cable programmers have launched initiatives aimed at lifting the voices of the Hispanic community and raising awareness around the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in every facet of American life. Cable TV networks work year-round to use their large reach and influence to
These days more Americans are working and learning remotely than ever before, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. That trend is not limited to professionals in large urban centers. Thanks to years of investment and hard work, rural and far-out communities are connected to the high-speed networks that facilitate virtual work, school, and entertainment. Despite the harsh conditions, Alaska’s Aleutian
“The Notice of Inquiry adopted on spectrum needs of the Internet of Things further focuses the important conversation about the inputs needed to support and enhance consumer access to this growing area of next-generation connectivity. We appreciate the Commission’s continued recognition of the importance of unlicensed spectrum for next-generation networking, including for IoT, both in this item and this week’s
Tonight, members of Congress take the field as the Congressional Baseball Game returns. A bipartisan event that has taken place since 1909, the game was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was delayed this year until the fall, which means fans are all the more excited to see the tradition resume this evening at Nationals Park in