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COVID-19 Update: The Cable Industry’s Ongoing Response

As the COVID-19 crisis intensifies across the U.S. and around the globe, developments are changing rapidly as data and analysis about the spread of the virus continue to be released. But the most constant prescription for “flattening the curve” to reduce the spread of the virus is the strong advice for consumers to stay in the safety of their homes
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Renomination of Mike O’Rielly to the FCC

“We congratulate Mike O’Rielly for his well-deserved renomination to the Federal Communications Commission. During his tenure at the FCC, Commissioner O’Rielly has successfully advocated for forward-looking policies that promote marketplace competition, remove unnecessary regulation and incent companies to expand services to ensure that every American can benefit from today’s digital economy. Mike deserves enormous credit for his leadership to urge
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What to Know About COVID-19 and the Internet Experience

Learn more about the industry's response to the pandemic. See how cable internet networks are are performing. We have all found ourselves faced with a mountain of uncertainties due to COVID-19. One thing we can do in these unprecedented times is clear any confusion and calm fears wherever possible. Many offices now find themselves working from home for the foreseeable
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected” Pledge

“We are confronting an unparalleled global public health crisis. This is a moment that calls for society to work together and for every business and organization to do what it can to help mitigate the dangerous effects of COVID-19 and the risk it presents to our citizens. Social distancing has become an essential part of that response, which is leading
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Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak

As our country responds to the challenges being created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the cable industry is stepping up its efforts to ensure the health of its workforce, the strength of its networks, and the well-being of its customers. We are working with federal, state and local government officials and community leaders to share appropriate information and stay abreast of
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House & Senate Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation

“We welcome Congress’ action in passing legislation that will improve our national broadband maps and enable policymakers to better target scarce resources to areas that currently lack broadband service. In particular, we commend Congress’ ratification of the FCC’s decision to use ‘shapefile’ data that will better reflect provider service areas and will result in more accurate broadband maps. We urge
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New NCTA Member Mega Broadband Focuses on Rural and Smaller Communities

Last month, NCTA welcomed its newest member, Mega Broadband, which provides high-speed internet, video, and voice services to communities and rural areas throughout the U.S. We spoke with CEO Phil Spencer about the company’s commitment to connecting rural America and making sure no one is left behind in the digital age. What unique challenges does a cable operator working in
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The U.S. Is a World Leader in Internet Inclusivity

For the third year in a row, the United States ranks in the top three countries in the latest Inclusive Internet Index, and boasts the number one spot globally for the affordability category. The report, now in its fourth consecutive year, covers internet accessibility by looking at four factors that contribute to shrinking the global digital divide: availability, affordability, relevance,
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The Monthly Value of Internet

The internet has become such a part of our daily lives that a connection is now considered a must have, not a luxury. Entertainment, school, research, careers, and relationships are all greatly enhanced by a modern internet connection. Considering the fundamental role connectivity plays in our lives, monthly internet subscriptions make up a relatively small part of average household expenses.
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America’s Internet Speeds Continue to Rise

According to the latest Cisco Annual Internet Report, the average fixed broadband speed in the United States will grow 2.4x between 2018 and 2023. Specifically, Cisco projects it will go from 58.9 Mbps in 2018 to a whopping 143.6 Mbps in 2023. That jump in speeds isn’t very surprising, considering the cable industry has invested over $290B in capital infrastructure
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