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The Path to Gigabit Wi-Fi Starts with the 5.9 GHz Band

Thanks to unlicensed spectrum, Wi-Fi has become the glue that binds our digital lifestyles together. It has transformed connectivity in America in just about every way possible. Wi-Fi connects us to the internet so we can conduct business, catch up with family and friends, do homework, obtain a medical diagnosis, stream our favorite shows, and much more. And our appetite
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Cable's Commitment to LGBTQ Storytelling

National Transgender Awareness Week has begun, and it marks an opportunity to continue recognizing the importance of inclusion and representation for transgender individuals and the LGBTQ community as a whole on television. The latest release of GLAAD's annual "Where We Are on TV" report, now in its 15th year of tracking the number of LGBTQ characters on television, revealed progress
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Getting Military Veterans on the Right Path to Success

Today, as millions of Americans celebrate Veterans Day, the cable industry joins in by honoring its employees who have not only served in various branches of the military, but who have found new success and second careers at cable operators and networks across the country. The industry recognizes the value that these men and women bring to the workforce through
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Online Video Usage Up Among Teens

A new survey from Common Sense Media has found an uptick in media usage among tweens and teens, ages 8-18, and further highlights how the next generation is looking to embrace and continue the digital lifestyle. The organization, which promotes safe media usage for children, has been collecting this information since 2003 and comparisons to previous years help to measure
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Cable's Part in Spreading Bullying Prevention Awareness

Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Education estimate that more than 10 million students report being bullied every year in the U.S., with many more that go undocumented. And unfortunately, cyberbullying has also become part of being online. That's why cable operators and TV networks have taken steps to try to eradicate all forms
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How the Cable Industry Addresses Today’s Cybersecurity Concerns

Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but the cable industry continues to work each day to keep our networks and customers safe. As the nation’s leading provider of broadband, the cable industry has been at the forefront of developing and implementing best practices for identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks. Today’s cyber threats have evolved and advanced significantly.
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Greg Walden’s Retirement

“Greg Walden is not only a highly effective and well respected policymaker, but he is a personal friend who I have had the pleasure to work closely with for the past two decades. It is rare to encounter a leader who works as hard as Greg Walden to deeply understand complex policy issues, seek pragmatic and workable solutions, all while
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Today’s FCC Meeting

“We commend the Commission’s effective competition ruling which recognizes that today’s video marketplace is vibrant and competitive with a multitude of choices and services for consumers to enjoy. We also appreciate the Commission's decision clarifying that VoIP customers should not be required to pay more in 911 fees than customers of legacy voice services.”
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Introduction of the READI Act

“We applaud the leadership of Sens. Schatz and Thune and Reps. McNerney, Bilirakis, Gabbard and Olson for introduction of the READI Act of 2019 which develops guidance and best practices for how state and local governments can improve emergency alerts, particularly to address the issuance of false alerts. As participants in the nation’s emergency alert system, cable operators appreciate Congress’
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SCTE•ISBE's Role in Setting Cybersecurity Standards Across the Industry

As National Cybersecurity Month continues throughout the month of October, NCTA caught up with Chris Bastian, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at SCTE•ISBE, to find out how the organization is making an impact in the cybersecurity space across the cable industry, and ultimately, on consumers. Bastian's work at SCTE•ISBE, where he heads up technology and engineering,
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