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The Price per Megabit per Second has Gone Down 90 Percent

Over the past decade, internet speeds have increased more than 125 times over. In 2007, for instance, it took 45 minutes to download a 5 GB HD movie, and today it takes 21 seconds. The huge increase in broadband speeds reflects the tremendous investment and upgrades to our networks in just ten short years. And because of the exponential growth
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March Madness on the Go

March Madness is upon us, and now that brackets have been filled out, tip-off of the first round of the tournament is just about here. Luckily, most fans won't have to miss out on those often unpredictable matches, even the ones taking place during the work day. Live streaming the games and following your tournament pick has never been easier.
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NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell on C-SPAN's "The Communicators" [VIDEO]

This week, NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell sat down with C-SPAN's "The Communicators" and talked about new leadership at the FCC, net neutrality, broadband infrastructure, spectrum, and the industry's wireless outlook, among other things. You can see the full video here:
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The Near Future is Just Around the Corner

Business in Washington often revolves around the here and now. We focus on the daily news cycle, this week’s hearings, next month’s regulatory proceedings or the ongoing variety of public events dissecting policy minutiae. While all of this is essential, at NCTA we also know how important it is to step out of this mold and take a deeper look
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Doing Our Part to Achieve Gender Parity in the Workplace

Today is International Women's Day and this year’s theme is #BeBoldForChange, which calls for a more gender-inclusive world in the workplace and beyond. And that’s exactly what the internet and television world has been working towards and continues to prioritize. Maria Brennan, President & CEO of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), gave us the lowdown on the strides the industry
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Wi-Fi Report Predicts Spectrum Shortfall in Under 10 Years

A new report for Wi-Fi Alliance issued by Quotient Associates predicts that by the year 2025, the United States will require significantly more unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum in order to support expected peak Wi-Fi usage. The report also indicates that this coming Wi-Fi crunch could be even more substantial if new, novel internet applications enter the marketplace that we currently can’t
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How TV Creators are Celebrating Women’s History Month

The start of March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, and television creators are proudly showcasing specials, shows, segments and content that not only spotlight women's achievements, but that also spur discussions on advancing gender equality. As the month unravels, we'll check back again to highlight unique projects that pay tribute to women, and to gather insights on gender
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A Blueprint for Internet Infrastructure Success

In Washington, a new year has brought a renewed focus on ways to invest in America’s infrastructure, including broadband networks. While we are familiar with congested highways and crumbling bridges, our nation’s broadband infrastructure tells a different story. Since 1996 the cable industry has invested over $250 billion in capital infrastructure resulting in faster and better broadband for millions of
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What Will Internet Video Usage be In 2020?

We've written quite a bit about how the internet will continue to expand immensely over the next several years. New and improved platforms for virtual reality, augmented reality, 4K TV and gaming are all in the works. So it's no surprise then that internet video will dominate digital spaces and become the primary medium that serves our entertainment, business, communication
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