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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC Vote on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund

“NCTA strongly supports the Commission’s decision to promote efficiency and accountability in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund by directing new funding to areas that lack broadband service. Such focus is critical to help ensure that scarce federal resources collected from consumers are used productively and not wasted on spending that fails to reduce the number of unserved households across America.”
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A Robust Solution to Closing the Digital Divide

It’s 2020 and for most of us, the internet feels truly ubiquitous. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, much of our daily routine depends on an internet connection. In fact, a 2019 Pew study found that 73% of Americans go online at least several times a day, with 28% describing themselves as online
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3Q: How More Unlicensed Spectrum Could Impact America

America’s technological and data demands are growing. The explosion of use cases for Wi-Fi and the internet of things (IoT), in particular, has created a drive to open up more unlicensed spectrum. In December 2019, the FCC unanimously voted to consider a proposal that would dedicate a portion of the 5.9 GHz spectrum band to unlicensed use. Soon, it’s expected
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U.S. Ranked in Top 3 for Digital Readiness

Recently, Cisco published its Digital Readiness Index, a global ranking based on how likely an economy is to support new technologies and digital services. The index is made up of the following factors; basic needs, business & government investment, ease of doing business, human capital, start-up environment, technology adoption, and technology infrastructure. The United States came in at number three
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There Are More TV Shows Than Ever Before

Yesterday, FX CEO John Landgraf announced the annual tally of the number of original scripted TV series that aired in 2019. That number, which we’ve written about before, has steadily grown year after year as more players enter the TV space. A record 532 original scripted shows aired in 2019, a jump from the 495 shows that aired in 2018.
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The State of Play for Esports

"I would say, in its simplest definition, esports means competitive video games," said Kevin Lopes, director of business development at ESPN. At a recent panel held at NCTA, esports executives came together to talk about the fast-growing craze and what audiences have to look forward to. This rich and immersive form of entertainment is captivating not only hard core gamers,
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2020 Progress Update: The 10G Platform

Originally posted on 10GPlatform.com The global technology community is about to descend on Las Vegas next week for CES 2020 and one common element of just about every device, service and technology that will be featured is how connectivity – and increasing bandwidth – are powering a whole range of immersive consumer experiences. This trend isn’t surprising, new or groundbreaking
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Reflecting on 2019's Significant Industry Moments

As we approach the end of 2019, and get ready for what will be a busy 2020, we wanted to highlight some key initiatives and milestones that cable providers and TV networks achieved over the last year. It’s been a great year and decade for TV and the internet, and it will be fascinating to see what’s in store for
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Passage of the TRACED Act

“We applaud Senate and House passage of the TRACED Act, and commend the bipartisan leadership on both sides of the Capitol for passing legislation that protects consumers from these frustrating calls. Illegal robocalls have flooded phones for far too long, and TRACED takes meaningful steps to keep consumers safe from scammers. We urge the president to take swift action and
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Cable TV Networks Give Back Year Round

The season for giving continues, but members of the cable industry have programs in place year-round to ensure that kids, needy families, schools, and communities worldwide receive the funds and resources they need to thrive. Cable TV networks in particular have a large reach and impact when it comes to the millions and millions of people they touch around the
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