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As Universities Go Remote, Students Rely on Broadband to Adapt

Across the United States, millions of college students are sitting for their final exams in a very different environment than they anticipated. This year, there will be no large lecture halls filled with students. Instead, the COVID-19 pandemic forced higher education institutions to shift to remote or hybrid learning models, with students taking classes from laptops, in their dorm rooms,
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Mike O’Rielly’s Departure from the FCC

“During his tenure at the FCC, Mike O’Rielly served with steadfast integrity, intellectual honesty and an unwavering passion for advancing policies that enable a competitive marketplace to thrive. His determined advocacy played a critical role in Commission decisions to free up more unlicensed and mid-band spectrum and his commitment to connecting the truly unserved helped shape technology-neutral auctions for USF
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Passage of H.Res. 549

“We applaud passage of H.Res. 549, a resolution that aims to increase diversity in media. We especially congratulate Rep. Val Demings for sponsoring this important resolution, a leap forward that will help continue to create the countless stories that truly reflect all people. The cable industry has long-championed diversity in media, delivering diverse TV programming that reflects the wide range
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Network Performance During the Year of 'Tele-Everything'

On April 4, 2020, the NCTA COVID-19 Dashboard went live for the first time. In order to keep the public informed about network performance during an especially tenuous time, NCTA began collecting and aggregating anonymized data from nine of the leading internet service providers in the U.S. dating back to March 1—prior to when states started issuing lockdowns. As 2020
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Confirmation of Nathan Simington as FCC Commissioner

“We congratulate Nathan Simington on his confirmation to the FCC. Mr. Simington joins the FCC at a time when our national commitment to connect every American to broadband is more vital than ever. We look forward to working with him and his colleagues to find creative solutions that will promote private sector investment and innovation rather than returning to obsolete
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How 10G Networks Will Power Holographic Technologies

Holograms could be on their way to becoming fixtures in people's living rooms in the near future, thanks to exciting developments in the cable industry's 10G initiative. For decades, engineers and innovators have been designing the light field displays responsible for creating photorealistic holograms, and some are even available as commercial products. Behind the scenes, stakeholders across the industry have
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act

“We applaud the President for signing into law the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act. With potential security threats to networks always looming, maintaining stringent cybersecurity standards is a must to protect many business and government operations. Since the government is such a large purchaser and user of IoT devices, this new law will have an impact on IoT purchases
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Lifetime's Holiday Movie Stars Reflect on This Year's Inclusive Storylines

Yes, the festive season is here and, in 2020, the simple comfort and joy found in watching holiday programming will take on a whole new level of appreciation for many. This year, Lifetime's rollout of new holiday movies will represent "the most festive, inclusive, and diverse year yet," according to Amy Winter, the network's executive vice president and head of
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Being Elected Ranking Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee

“We congratulate Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on being elected Ranking Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, the first woman to be elected as Chair or Ranking Member in the committee’s history. Rep. McMorris Rodgers has long been a leader who recognizes the significant benefits of today’s vibrant and competitive media and communications marketplace that facilitates ongoing investment and
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Cox and Connecticut Connect Students Through 'Everybody Learns'

In the wake of school closures provoked by the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking public-private partnership emerged to connect students in Connecticut. Across the state, thousands of students struggled to "learn from home" without a broadband connection. While internet service providers (ISPs) like Cox Communications had quickly kicked into action, both the public and private sectors knew that more needed to
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