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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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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding FCC Action on C-band and 3.5 GHz Spectrum

“The Commission’s actions today on C-band and 3.5 GHz spectrum represent an important milestone in enabling mid-band resources for next-generation wireless networks. NCTA applauds the Commission’s efforts to balance the need for more wireless broadband spectrum with a commitment to protect video programming delivery systems that today rely on the C-band to transmit cable and broadcast content to more than
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Celebrating Black History Month with BET

If you can’t see it, you can’t be it. This notion was a driving force behind the creation of Black Entertainment Television in 1980. And now 40 years later, BET is still showcasing the stories of African Americans. To celebrate Black History Month, we talked with BET executives about the importance of elevating the black experience and the networks’ many
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Mega Broadband Joins NCTA: Phil Spencer of Mega Broadband Joins NCTA’s Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mega Broadband Investments has joined NCTA – The Internet & Television Association as a new member of the association. As part of the new membership, Phil Spencer, CEO of Mega Broadband, has been appointed a member on the NCTA Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Mega Broadband to our association. Mega Broadband delivers advanced broadband
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