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What Broadband Connectivity Did for Americans in 2020

The end of the year often brings reflections, and looking back, everyone can agree that 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic brought not only health struggles, but also financial and economic hardship. It was also a year that saw more people turn to technology and the internet than ever before to continue some sort of semblance
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding The Protect Lawful Streaming Act

“We applaud Congressional approval of The Protect Lawful Streaming Act, bipartisan legislation that modernizes copyright law to protect video programming against unlawful online streaming. This narrowly-tailored law will target large scale criminal piracy, and will not affect legitimate internet service providers or ordinary internet users. It will provide prosecutors with a critical new tool to deter online criminal activity and
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet and Television Association Regarding Broadband Funding in the COVID Relief Package

“The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of broadband and its role in helping Americans stay connected during this public health crisis. The COVID relief package rightly focuses on existing broadband gaps and wisely dedicates $7 billion to shrink the digital divide and promote broadband adoption and use. In supporting new pandemic-related assistance for low income families, minority communities and unemployed
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2020 Changed How We Make TV

The past year has forced many Americans to upend their daily routines, making what were once simple tasks much more complicated than before. That also holds true for TV production, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced many shows to pause production indefinitely starting in March. Since then, America’s TV industry has been working on a myriad of solutions to safely get
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Cox's Tulsa Team Helps Students Overcome Barriers to Distance Learning

When COVID-19 touched Tulsa, Oklahoma, last spring, the community knew it would face significant challenges in critical areas, particularly in the education space. As many school districts across the country moved online in lieu of school closures, the digital divide in high-need areas nationwide became even more pronounced, including in Tulsa. In fact, one in three households in Tulsa did
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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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