Home / Smart Policies

Smart Policies

Overview

A proven history of leadership guiding open networks and protecting consumer privacy.
Broadband providers have a long-standing commitment to open and fair networks. And protecting consumer privacy and online security is at the core of our industry. As we invest billions annually in digital infrastructure and world-class programming, policymakers should prioritize initiatives that foster innovation and drive America’s technological progress.

Focus Areas

Key priorities driving impactful change.

Privacy

Cable providers are committed to safeguarding our customers’ personal information.

Net Neutrality

Broadband providers have consistently provided unimpeded internet access, allowing consumers to explore internet content and applications without blocking, throttling, or interference.

Insights

A deeper understanding of our impact and initiatives.

Safeguarding Devices & Data

Cybersecurity threats are unpredictable, but the cable industry constantly innovates to protect consumers, their devices, and confidential information.

Protecting Consumers

For years, ISPs have adhered to the FCC’s well-established privacy framework, along with federal and state laws, to ensure strong consumer protections.

Latest News

Explore our exclusive articles and multimedia.

Visit Newsroom

An Expert’s Insight Into CBRS

Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) has been the basis of many innovative broadband solutions, and a model that should be...

WATCH: NCTA’s Michael Powell on the Future of Broadband, Video, and Wireless

Insights from Comcast’s ‘Policy Questions With’ series on competition, convergence, and the future of connectivity....

Broadband Stats: Saving Money, Preventing Emissions

On Earth Day, here's a few ways the cable broadband industry is preventing emissions and saving consumers money....

America’s Expanding Broadband Networks: The West Pt. 3

America's cable broadband providers continue to be hard at work extending their networks to every community across the country....

The Importance of Protecting Critical Communications Infrastructure

New report highlights the scale of the threats posed to vital communications networks....

Broadband Stats: An American Industry

Broaband networks are built in and service American communities, while supporting direct jobs and facilitating the modern workforce....

New Study Shows Wi-Fi’s Growing Role in U.S. Job Creation

Wi-Fi is set to generate 21 million U.S. jobs by 2032, highlighting its growing economic impact....

“Every Last Mile” Continues to Win Awards

The documentary showcases crews hard at work in the field laying broadband infrastructure in extreme and rural conditions....
Visit Newsroom

The Internet & Television Association

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW - Suite 100 | Washington, DC 20001

(202) 222-2300 | [email protected]

WHAT WE DO

Internet for Everyone
Dynamic Networks
Smart Policies
TV Transformed

WHO WE ARE

About NCTA
Membership
NCTA Foundation

GET UPDATES

Sign up for our latest articles, stats, weekly round-ups, exclusive insights, and more.

© NCTA – The Internet & Television Association | Privacy Policy