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Why Cable ISPs are Best Suited to Power America's Smart Cities

The concept of a smart city is something that we've heard a lot about and seems to offer significant benefits for local municipalities. And with most of a community's important utilities and urban infrastructure now being managed through digitally connected information technology systems, more cities are seeking out ways to find efficiencies and information sharing by linking their networks together.
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Circle With Disney Device is Instilling Healthy Online Habits Through Parental Controls

Every year, the internet welcomes a new wave of online tools and sites that make education and socialization more fun and rewarding, especially for kids. But as with most things in life, safety and moderation are key to making the most of what the internet has to offer. Internet service providers across the cable industry are committed to protecting today's
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More Than $1.4 Million Raised at 35th Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Dinner

Last night's annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Dinner in NYC raised over $1.4 million, and was full of inspiring speeches and celebrations. Every year, industry executives, leaders and innovators come together at this dinner—which serves as the culmination of the industry's Diversity Week—to honor the organizations that implement strategies to diversify the workplace and advance opportunities for women and people of
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Three Questions: The Walter Kaitz Foundation's Michelle Ray Talks About Diversifying the Cable Industry

In an interview with NCTA, The Walter Kaitz Foundation's new executive director Michelle Ray shed light on how the Foundation came to be and how it continues to lead the charge for cultivating diverse talent and initiatives across the internet and television landscape. With Diversity Week in full swing, and as leaders and key stakeholders ranging from cable operating executives
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A Fresh Look at the 5.9 GHz Band

It’s time for the FCC to take a fresh look at the 5.9 GHz band. After two decades and millions of dollars in wasted government subsidies, the Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) experiment in the 5.9 GHz band has clearly failed. The growth of Wi-Fi over the last two decades and the potential of this spectrum to deliver better Wi-Fi
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Getting it Right on 3.5 GHz

While predicting the future is always a tricky proposition, one area that we can foresee with absolute certainty is that consumers will continue to demand seamless connectivity to all of their devices no matter where they are. But ensuring that a wide range of providers can meet this escalating demand requires creative solutions to put underutilized spectrum to work. That
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How Broadband is Strengthening the Marketplace

It's easy to see that the internet has never been more powerful as it is today. America's broadband providers are delivering the fastest and most reliable speeds yet, making it possible for people all over the country to stream their favorite TV shows, post Instagram stories, or play a VR video game with their friend across the ocean. This steady
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Cartoon Network Speaks Up on Bullying Prevention

Bullying affects people at every stage of their lives, but those most vulnerable to it are the ones who experience it in America's school yards. Last year, Cartoon Network commissioned a survey and found that two thirds of kids experience bullying once or twice throughout their youth. In support of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, NCTA talked with Cartoon
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Measuring the Impact of Cable's Energy-Saving Innovation

On National Energy Efficiency Day, it's important to take measure of the benefits to consumers and the environment that are being delivered by the cable industry's energy-saving initiatives. Earlier this year, an audit conducted by D+R International found tremendous energy and cost savings thanks to two Voluntary Agreements signed by major service operators, pay-TV providers, manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates.
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America's ISPs Are Bringing Rural America Up to Speed

Tomorrow, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing to explore the opportunities and challenges of deploying broadband in rural America. This is an issue that America's cable broadband providers are currently tackling, and a critical discussion that will explore creative ways to continue connecting every community. The conversation is also a timely one in light
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