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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the FCC’s Approval to Enable Shared Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band

“The Commission’s unanimous, bipartisan vote on 6 GHz will go a long way toward advancing the next generation of superfast Wi-Fi connectivity while also protecting TV production operations critical to providing American consumers with high-quality programming. Traffic forecasts show that the need for additional unlicensed spectrum is urgent, and now more than ever we’re working, learning, accessing health and financial
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ESPN to Produce First Ever Virtual NFL Draft

Most live sports on TV, with the exception of esports, have all but come to a halt during this tenuous era marked by COVID-19. But ESPN hopes to bring spirits up beginning tonight during its first ever virtual NFL draft. In a combined broadcast with NFL Network, the 2020 draft that was supposed to take place in Las Vegas will
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National Peak Broadband Traffic Has Plateaued

The fourth week of data from the cable industry’s COVID-19 Internet Dashboard continues a familiar pattern: national peak broadband growth (both downstream and upstream) has essentially plateaued. This doesn’t mean that we won’t see some variation in peak demand increases (or decreases) from week to week among certain states and regions, but overall the national pattern is consistent and proves
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Peak Broadband Traffic Continues to Remain Steady

The Hard Work of Keeping Americans Connected to the Internet Today marks week three of NCTA updating the cable industry’s COVID-19 Internet Dashboard, a project that we launched in late March to inform consumers, government agencies, policymakers, and media about how cable’s broadband networks are performing during the pandemic. The dashboard includes aggregated data from cable internet service providers that
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3Q: A Look into Esports with Turner's Jennifer Dill

Esports has become quite the phenomenon over the past couple of years, and its audience is expected to grow even more as mainstream audiences are introduced to the concept of watching professional gamers compete against each other. And, as the much of the world is now spending the majority of their time at home during COVID-19, many people are turning
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TV Networks Play a Powerful Role in Coronavirus Response

It now goes without saying, but a lot of things are different. Many Americans find themselves spending more time with entertainment and news, shining a light on the important role media plays in our lives. Our favorite shows can feel like old friends, taking us out of our stress and reminding us of the familiar. With that in mind, many
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Is Peak Broadband Usage Leveling Off?

As we continue to work, learn, live and play from the confines of our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, NCTA intends to continue reporting on how the cable industry’s broadband networks are performing. Last Tuesday, we unveiled the new COVID-19 Internet Dashboard – aggregated data from cable internet service providers that deliver broadband to tens of millions of homes and
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC Delaying Compliance Date of the Television Viewer Protection Act

“We applaud the FCC for extending the compliance date of the Television Viewer Protection Act. The Commission’s timely action will enable cable operators to focus on critical tasks to ensure that Americans remain connected during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.”
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3Q: How to Stay Safe Online, According to an Expert

Now that we all find ourselves in a new reality, be it working, learning, or just passing time at home, there are some unique vulnerabilities to be aware of online. To clear up some of the uncertainty, we virtually-interviewed NCTA Vice President of Broadband Technology Matt Tooley to give us an expert’s advice and give us some peace of mind.
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding FCC Chairman Pai’s 6 GHz Spectrum Proposal

“We welcome the Commission’s effort to utilize the 6 GHz band to advance the next-generation of superfast Wi-Fi connectivity while protecting existing users. As we work from home, learn at a distance, use telemedicine services, stay informed, and play online, this spectrum band will be critical to delivering high-speed connections that nearly every consumer relies on. We look forward to
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