Spotlighting Native American Representation on TV
In recent years, Indigenous representation in film and television has broken new barriers, with Native American actors and stories gaining critical recognition. Why it matters This growing visibility is more than just entertainment—it’s shifting cultural perspectives and amplifying Indigenous voices across the nation. This shift is crucial for cultural diversity and inclusion in mainstream media and is shaping the future of television. Research highlights support for native shows A 2022 Nielsen study revealed that Native representation in lead and recurring roles doubled from 2021 to 2022
Broadband Stats: Wi-Fi’s Economic Impact
A new study released last week reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies. The report also looks at the impact of recent policy decisions, like the FCC’s decision to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed use, and other policies that support the continued growth of these technologies.
New Study Shows Critical Economic Impact of Wi-Fi Technologies
The annual economic value of Wi-Fi to the American economy will rapidly grow to $2.4 trillion in 2027, according to a new Wi-Fi Forward report released today. The report, conducted by Telecom Advisory Services, reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies, as well as the impact of policies that support the continued growth of these technologies. Wi-Fi is a U.S. economic powerhouse The report’s projected 2027 economic impact is a 33% increase over the 2024 value of $1.6 trillion. This is due to factors like faster-than-anticipated growth in the speed and
SCTE CEO Maria Popo Previews TechExpo 2024
This week marks the annual SCTE TechExpo, the industry’s largest gathering, where leaders come together to showcase the latest broadband network technologies. SCTE works to advance the industry’s technical workforce by offering its members training, resources, and more. In recent years, SCTE merged with CableLabs to combine the strengths of both organizations, and last year announced its new leadership in CEO Maria Popo, taking over after longtime CEO Mark Dzuban’s retirement. Before her first TechExpo as CEO, NCTA talked with Popo to get a preview of what she envisions for the future of the
Industry Stats: Energy-Efficient TV Devices
Consumers’ have saved more than $18 billion in energy costs since 2012, the result of a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the efficiency of devices used to access video programming. Recent eco-friendly technology advancements showcase the industry’s commitment to innovation that benefits both the environment and consumers alike.
Eco-Friendly TV Set-Top Boxes and Internet Equipment Are Saving Money and the Planet
TV set-top boxes and internet equipment in the home are doing more than just providing entertainment and information—they're also playing a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and saving consumers billions of dollars. New data released Recent independent reports from D+R International, Ltd. highlight the impact that energy-efficient set-top boxes and internet devices like routers and modems have had over the past decade, revealing significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as significant cost savings for consumers. What’s driving the change The nation’s
Broadband Stats: Cable’s Labor Force
Monday is Labor Day, a time to reflect on the workers that power the nation. The cable industry is extraordinarily proud of the hard work done each day to keep the country connected and entertained and is committed to extending networks to every corner of the country. To learn more about the critical, often challenging work cable crews face in the field, be sure to stream the docufilm “Every Last Mile,” which gives a first-hand account of the intense conditions crews face to get everyone connected.
New Reports Show Eco-Friendly TV Set-top Boxes and Home Internet Equipment Reduce Carbon Footprint, Save Consumers Billions
Arlington, VA – August 19, 2024 – The nation’s leading internet, cable, satellite, and telco service providers and associated equipment manufacturers continue to score significant energy savings for consumers under two award-winning voluntary agreements developed with energy efficiency advocates and supported by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, and CableLabs, according to two new independent audit reports issued today by D+R International, Ltd. Under the first program for video services, national set-top box annual energy consumption has
Celebrating Pride Month: How the Cable Industry is Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities
As Pride Month unfolds, the conversation around LGBTQ+ equality and representation takes center stage. From vibrant Pride parades to insightful discussions and employee-led activities, the cable industry continues to embrace diversity and inclusion in meaningful ways. Learn about some of the initiatives NCTA members have instituted to recognize the importance of the month. Comcast NBCUniversal has Xfinity’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV destination with new features and content collections under the theme “Universal Truths Don’t Change. Love Unites.” To this end, Comcast’s “Newsmakers” series will feature
‘Bad River’: Comcast Chronicles a Native Community’s Fight for Sovereignty
Comcast NBCUniversal's Black Experience partnered with acclaimed filmmaker Mary Mazzio and NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to produce “Bad River”, a documentary that chronicles the troubled history and present struggle of the Bad River Ojibwe, a Native community in northern Wisconsin. A David vs. Goliath battle The film follows the Bad River Ojibwe as they contest a 70-year-old pipeline on the brink of rupture into Lake Superior, the largest freshwater resource in North America and approximately 20% of the entire world's freshwater supply. For the Bad River Ojibwe, a pipeline rupture would