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What Cable Operators Are Doing to Close the Digital Divide in Rural America

On Tuesday, NCTA in cooperation with the Rural Broadband Caucus will gather policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the successful strategies and projects that cable operators are using to close the digital divide in rural America. There isn't a more critical time to hold this conversation than the present. While most American households can access a broadband connection, six percent of
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How to Watch the Women's World Cup: Fox Sports and Telemundo Up Their Game in 2019

The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off today in France, and network executives are hoping to draw in the largest viewership of the tournament in history. Four years ago, the USA Women's team defeated Japan in the final to win the tournament as 26 million fans tuned in. In fact, it became the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history, according
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Technology is Revolutionizing Everything About TV

Ten years ago, you had to choose between relaxing on the beach and catching the game back in the house. Today you can enjoy the sun without missing a minute of the action, thanks to new technology and streaming apps. But it’s not just about being able to take your entertainment with you (though that’s pretty groundbreaking); the television renaissance
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NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Testifies on the Exploding Video Marketplace

Tomorrow, NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell will testify before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on the state of the television and video marketplace. As Powell lays out in his testimony, the evolution of the video programming marketplace from an analog broadcast medium to today's digital and increasingly online space has created "a world of robust competition,
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Why Ride TV's Mission is About More Than Horsing Around

With world-renowned horse races like the Kentucky Derby held earlier this month and the Belmont Stakes coming up next week, equestrian culture is generating all sorts of excitement and buzz as of late. It's not surprising then to hear that there is a huge audience for this kind of programming from Ride TV, an emerging network that is making a
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ISPs Lead the Investment Heroes Rankings

The cable industry outranks every other industry when it comes to investing more capital into infrastructure improvements, according to the latest Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) report. ISPs are pouring billions of dollars into upgrading their networks, products and services in order to stay ahead of consumer demand. At $54 billion, they lead as the largest investor of the American economy.
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HBO's Game of Thrones Shatters Viewership Records During Final Season

Winter has officially come to an end. It's never easy to say goodbye to a beloved show, especially one that has united fans all over the world for eight years and brought them together over watch parties, social media, or even just conversation. HBO's Game of Thrones—the network's biggest series in history—aired its finale this past Sunday, and while this
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Industry's Energy-Saving Initiative Is Named Project of the Year

The cable industry serves millions of consumers every day through its delivery of high-speed internet and award-winning TV programming, but what's more remarkable is that it continues to provide its customers with these quality products and services while reducing energy consumption at the same time. The industry's various green initiatives, especially its Voluntary Agreements, are benefiting consumers through tremendous cost
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From The Real World to Rural Broadband, Congressman Sean Duffy Shares His Insights

NCTA recently had the opportunity to interview Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI), who gained fame long before his Congressional days when he started out on MTV's The Real World Boston in 1997. Duffy's career experience is unique in that not only did he get to be a part of reality TV when it was still in its infancy, but he also
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National Geographic's Science Fair Inspires the Next Generation

Next week, around 1,800 high school students from around the world will gather in Los Angeles to compete at the world-renowned Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). It's quite the achievement for the many teenagers who come from all types of backgrounds to make it to the festival, and for those who will win prizes and scholarships for the
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