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Gamers rejoice! The annual E3 conference kicked off in Los Angeles this week, bringing buzz-worthy announcements and highly anticipated product releases. While gaming has always been a large industry, it only continues to grow. In fact, 75 percent of U.S. households now have at least one gamer, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). Esports have also entered the playing
On Tuesday, NCTA in cooperation with the Rural Broadband Caucus will gather policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the successful strategies and projects that cable operators are using to close the digital divide in rural America. There isn't a more critical time to hold this conversation than the present. While most American households can access a broadband connection, six percent of
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off today in France, and network executives are hoping to draw in the largest viewership of the tournament in history. Four years ago, the USA Women's team defeated Japan in the final to win the tournament as 26 million fans tuned in. In fact, it became the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history, according
Ten years ago, you had to choose between relaxing on the beach and catching the game back in the house. Today you can enjoy the sun without missing a minute of the action, thanks to new technology and streaming apps. But it’s not just about being able to take your entertainment with you (though that’s pretty groundbreaking); the television renaissance
“Today’s vibrant, hyper-competitive, and increasingly internet-connected video marketplace supports an ever-growing range of pathways for content producers to reach consumers. But while the marketplace has moved into the 21st Century, the regulatory framework is still a relic of the past. That is why we applaud the Commission’s decision to modernize its leased access rules and to recognize the increased constitutional
Tomorrow, NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell will testify before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on the state of the television and video marketplace. As Powell lays out in his testimony, the evolution of the video programming marketplace from an analog broadcast medium to today's digital and increasingly online space has created "a world of robust competition,
With world-renowned horse races like the Kentucky Derby held earlier this month and the Belmont Stakes coming up next week, equestrian culture is generating all sorts of excitement and buzz as of late. It's not surprising then to hear that there is a huge audience for this kind of programming from Ride TV, an emerging network that is making a
The cable industry outranks every other industry when it comes to investing more capital into infrastructure improvements, according to the latest Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) report. ISPs are pouring billions of dollars into upgrading their networks, products and services in order to stay ahead of consumer demand. At $54 billion, they lead as the largest investor of the American economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications, Inc., was reelected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on May 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. In addition, the following officers were reelected: Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and Senior EVP, Comcast Corporation, as Vice
“As abusive robocalls continue to flood our phones, we applaud the Senate on passage of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, and commend the bipartisan leadership of Senators Thune and Markey. The TRACED Act is an important step to help alleviate Illegal robocalls, and keep consumers safe from scammers.”