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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the Passing of Former Rep. John Dingell

“We join with the nation in mourning the passing of Rep. John Dingell, a dear friend who will be remembered as one of America’s greatest public servants. A World War II veteran and the longest-serving member of Congress, Rep. Dingell dedicated his entire life to serving our country and did so with dignity, honor and grace. Throughout his tenure on
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Congress Must Act to Fix the “Infinite Loop” of Net Neutrality Uncertainty

Tomorrow Michael Powell, President and CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, will testify before the House Subcommittee for Communications and Technology. The hearing will focus on preserving an open internet for consumers, small businesses, and free speech. This is an issue the broadband industry not only supports, but also one we have consistently worked with policymakers to
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IoT Has Quietly and Quickly Changed Our Lives

It’s pretty clear now—Americans love the Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices are finding their way into more aspects of our daily lives, and that has a big impact on the digital landscape. In fact, according to Parks Associates, 71 percent of U.S. broadband households own a connected entertainment device. Combine that with the fact that streaming video made up
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A Balanced Spectrum Policy is the Way Forward

Earlier this month, in response to the President's call for the development of a National Spectrum Strategy, NCTA offered our view of how America should develop a balanced plan that seeks to increase spectrum access for all users. In comments to the NTIA, we stressed the importance of adopting a strategy that enables additional uses of spectrum and protects consumers'
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Why Cable TV is Better Than Ever

Consumers today have the most diverse and unlimited menu of choices on TV than ever before. In the last two decades, cable TV networks have invested more than $430 billion to create rich entertainment experiences that keep viewers coming back time and time again, and it's easy to see why cable shows continue to stand out for their inspiring stories
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America is Now a Gigabit Nation

Fast and reliable internet connectivity has never been as powerful or widespread as it is today. In 2019, the majority of U.S. households—80 percent—can now receive gigabit service from their cable internet provider. That's over 40 states that have gigabit offerings in both urban and rural communities, up from just five percent in 2016. The rate of availability for gigabit
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Celebrating Innovative Storytelling at the Golden Globes

Before viewers truly dive into the new and returning shows of 2019, it's worth taking a look at the Golden Globe Awards to get a good sense of the kind of programming that stands apart in today's competitive yet thriving TV marketplace, and which shows might be in for an Emmy reckoning later this year. This past Sunday, the 76th
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Introducing 10G: The Next Great Leap for Broadband

Global cable industry plans massive advancement in network capacity and speed with platform that will keep ahead of consumer demand and innovation curve LAS VEGAS — January 7, 2019 — Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, CableLabs and Cable Europe introduced the cable industry’s vision for delivering 10 gigabit networks, or 10G™
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The 10 Gigabit Network of the Future

By Michael Powell Imagination is the source of innovation. It drives us to push past present limitations and to think anew about what the world can be. With regard to internet service, while it's difficult to predict the specific ways that we will connect and communicate digitally in the next decade, it's also evident that consumer demands on networks will
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CableLabs Gives a Sneak Peek of the Innovation Trends to Look for in 2019

2019 is here, and it’s exciting to think about what new technology and media experiences might be in store for everyone in the next 12 months. It's also almost time for CES—the Consumer Electronics Show—which kicks off next week and where emerging technology trends, devices and gadgets make their debut. CableLabs also just released their latest tech predictions video, many
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