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A Look Back at Remote Learning as the School Year Wraps up

June marks the start of summer, which also means the end of the school year and graduation celebrations. Millions of students and teachers had to adapt to a new style of academic instruction as classes went virtual when the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close their doors in March 2020 and for a large part of the past year. While
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C-SPAN Has an Eye on the Future

For over 40 years, C-SPAN has brought the halls of Congress into American living rooms without interruption or commentary. From its launch in 1979 to today, the network has stood out among its peers for the unique way it operates and approaches news coverage. After a year of a global pandemic and a historic election, the network, like so many
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Outdoor Access to Unlicensed Spectrum in the 5.9 GHz Band Will Support Next-Generation Wi-Fi

Last fall, the FCC took a major step forward for Wi-Fi when it voted unanimously to open up the lower portion of the 5.9 GHz band for indoor unlicensed use. As Wi-Fi demand has grown, so has the need for wider channels and for more unlicensed spectrum bandwidth to support the ever-evolving digital needs of Americans. This compromise decision also
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Timothy Graham, Alexander Minard and Kelsey Odom Join NCTA’s Government Relations Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Timothy Graham, Alexander Minard and Kelsey Odom to its Government Relations team. “We are very pleased to be able to grow our team with such experienced and talented individuals who will expand and deepen our relationships and engagement with federal and state legislators, external groups
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Documentaries Shine a Light on a Century of Injustice

This week marks 100 years since the violent destruction of the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the murder of hundreds of Black Tulsans during a two-day massacre that would go largely unaddressed by government officials and overlooked in history lessons. The mass lynching and its aftermath are the subject of National Geographic Documentary Films’ upcoming documentary, “Rise Again: Tulsa
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New NCTA Member Enghouse Drives Digital Transformation for Industry

The past year has demonstrated the power and importance the internet plays in all of our lives. Advanced technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and holograms all rely on the robust broadband networks that internet service providers build and continue to upgrade as the 10G future looms near. In turn, ISPs rely on their partnerships with technology providers
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ViacomCBS Special Addresses Racism Against AAPI Community and Calls for Change

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), and with the tragic rise in hate crimes against this community over the past year of the pandemic, it is more important than ever for media, television, and Hollywood to find ways to not only honor and celebrate their contributions, but to educate audiences about the discrimination and challenges that
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How Broadband Met the Challenge and Is Ready for the Future

After an unprecedented past year, more Americans are not only connecting online a lot more to work, learn, and socialize, they are also recognizing and appreciating the reliability of their internet connections during the COVID-19 pandemic. This should come as no surprise given how America's broadband networks performed resiliently over the last year despite the historic surges in internet traffic
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On the Road to 10G, Alaska Looks More Like the ‘First Frontier’

In a huge step forward for Alaskan connectivity, GCI announced this week it will double the internet speeds it currently offers and plans to deliver 2 gigabit internet access to 77% of Alaskans in 2022. GCI CEO Ron Duncan also noted that the ISP is on track to provide 10 gigabit speeds to its footprint in the next five years
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How the Semiconductor Chip Shortage Could Delay Broadband Connectivity

Over the past year, the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the urgent necessity of robust internet connectivity. When millions of Americans were sent home during lockdowns and schools closed, broadband networks provided the lifeline that allowed people to continue working and learning from home, attend telehealth appointments, and connect with family and friends. As internet traffic surged, people around the
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