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Arlington, VA, May 16, 2019 – Environmental Leader, a leading daily trade publication covering energy, environmental and sustainability news, presented its 2019 Project of the Year award to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA – The Internet & Television Association for leading the voluntary agreement to increase the energy efficiency of consumer internet equipment. The judges cited the initiative’s

“We welcome introduction of The LIFT America Act and share Chairman Pallone’s goal of improving our national infrastructure through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed broadband networks to those communities that are not yet connected. In particular, we appreciate the legislation’s reliance on reverse auctions as an efficient and technologically neutral means of distributing support and its attention to significant

“In order to identify and connect those Americans who do not have access to broadband internet service, we must improve the data that makes up the federal broadband map. By moving away from the current census block approach to one that utilizes shapefiles plus crowdsourcing, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 would more clearly identify served and unserved areas

“We welcome Chairman Pai’s call for action that would take a fresh look at the 5.9 Ghz band and consider how to best supercharge America’s Wi-Fi networks. As we’ve noted, the 5.9 Ghz band is the best spectrum band available that can help fulfill our promise of delivering gigabit Wi-Fi and move us closer to achieving the important national goal

Washington, D.C. – Over 200 cable industry executives from across the U.S. are in Washington this week to meet with members of Congress to highlight local projects and discuss how the industry and policymakers can continue to make America a global internet leader. The fly-in is part of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association’s annual Key Contact Conference which

“We would like to thank David Redl for his service to NTIA and the American people, especially his efforts to engage with all industries in the development of a comprehensive national spectrum strategy. Diane Rinaldo brings extensive technology policy experience to her role as Acting Director and we are confident that NTIA, under her leadership, will continue its important mission