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Annual Cable Industry Fly-In Brings Hundreds to Washington for Meetings with Congress

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
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National Geographic's Science Fair Inspires the Next Generation

Next week, around 1,800 high school students from around the world will gather in Los Angeles to compete at the world-renowned Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). It's quite the achievement for the many teenagers who come from all types of backgrounds to make it to the festival, and for those who will win prizes and scholarships for the
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Leadership Changes at NTIA

“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
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IDEA Turns Immersive Media From Fantasy to Reality

Light field displays used to be a fantasy dream that audiences saw in science fiction movies, but today they are well on their way to becoming part of our lives. Behind the scenes, engineers like Arianne Hinds, principal architect and futurist at CableLabs, are helping to bring this and other futuristic experiences to users. Immersive technology displays that involve VR,
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Introduction of the Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019

“With the internet becoming such an essential part of our lives, ensuring that every American in every community has access to a robust broadband network is vitally important. That is why NCTA and its member companies support government programs which provide funding to build these networks in unserved areas. But with up to three federal government agencies spending billions of
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Securing our Home and our Networks in an Internet-of-Things Future

The IoT universe is exploding. All one has to do is look around and see the smart gadgets, wearables, cameras, and virtual assistants that populate homes and that people take with them on the go. The number of IoT devices connecting to broadband networks is already large, but nowhere near its peak. Technology forecasts predict there will be 22 billion
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Connecting the Last 10 Percent of Americans

It’s easy to take for granted all of the possibilities that an internet connection provides. The majority of people rely on the internet to live their everyday lives, and it’s hard to imagine life without it. According to a recent Pew study, about 90 percent of Americans use the internet. That might not come as a shock, considering about a
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Gigabit Gains Popularity with American Consumers

With 80 percent of U.S. homes now having access to internet service offering speeds of 1 gigabit per second, American internet networks are continually reaching new heights. The good news is that consumers say they want to go along for the ride and the majority are now looking forward to joining the gigabit movement. That’s according to a recent Morning
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Live TV Still the Biggest Draw for Younger Viewers, New Study Shows

It's no secret that younger generations today turn to their digital devices to help them in almost every aspect of their lives, and media and entertainment are no different. People can watch TV on their phones while on the subway, or catch up on an episode while waiting at the airport. But what's fascinating is that despite this new flexibility
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Is a Gigabit the Same as a Gigabyte?

Gigabit. Gigabyte. You've heard and seen these words before, but do you really know what they mean? Below is a quick crash course on bits and bytes, and what they mean for consumers. This is especially helpful as 10G—the industry's initiative to bring 10 gigabit speeds to American households and businesses—gets closer to becoming reality. The best place to start
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