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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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Game of Thrones By The Numbers

Millions of people will tune into HBO this Sunday to watch the final season premiere of Game of Thrones. The massively successful series has inspired a concert tour, countless podcasts, and is even credited with increasing tourism to filming locations like Croatia and Iceland. After eight years, 73 episodes, and approximately 4,250 minutes of game-changing action, the song of ice
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How the T. Howard Foundation is Diversifying the Media & Entertainment Industry

Spring is in full swing but summer is just around the corner, and by next month, many college students around the country will embark on internships that prepare them for the workforce. The T. Howard Foundation, which began in 1993, works year-round to recruit and place underrepresented and diverse college students in internships throughout the media and entertainment industry. The
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Passage of the “Save the Internet Act”

“Today’s House vote was a disappointing wrong turn that will only lead to a dead end. Consumers should be frustrated that House Democratic leadership has chosen to pursue a partisan path which will ultimately fail to deliver the net neutrality protections that every stakeholder agrees is important. Despite this setback, our industry remains committed to working on a bipartisan solution
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NCTA, CTIA and USTelecom Urge House Leadership to Reject H.R. 1644

Washington, D.C. – The CEO’s of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, CTIA, and USTelecom – The Broadband Association today sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, and House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden urging them to reject H.R. 1644, the “Save
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Jared Sher to Join NCTA Advocacy Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Jared Sher to its Legal & Regulatory Affairs team, effective April 15, 2019. Sher replaces the recently retired Jill Luckett and will serve as Chief Counsel, Program Network Policy & Deputy General Counsel, plus be a member of NCTA’s Senior Staff team. Sher will join
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