NCTA at SCTE TechExpo 2024
SCTE TechExpo 24 commences next week in Atlanta, and this year the conference will feature NCTA leaders who will discuss the latest innovation advances and key policy challenges facing the industry. Below are just a few panels looking at the critical issues that NCTA, cable broadband experts, and engineers will explore at the largest cable tradeshow in the Americas. NCTA Brings Tech Policy Expertise to TechExpo This year, NCTA is co-hosting the Technology Policy Track, which is designed to provide a better understanding of government and industry priorities. The track is bringing together
Are We Ready for 6G?
While excitement over new generations of mobile connectivity technologies hit a high point, unfortunately, 5G fell short of the high expectations around the technology. Regulators should be weary of rushing into the next generation, 6G, without carefully considering the state of connectivity networks today. While early planning for 6G is a worthwhile exercise, U.S. policymakers should invest in the current technologies and strategies that could spur 6G innovation and should refrain from adopting policies based on assumptions about what 6G will be this early in the process. 6G, when ready and
Industry Stats: Broadband is an American Success Story
Internet service providers have always delivered open, unrestricted service. Consumers enjoy web content and applications of their choosing every day. In today's dynamic market, broadband providers offer consumers more competitive choices, faster speeds, and affordable prices.
Americans Love Broadband-Powered Streaming
Streaming media has exploded in popularity over the last decade, as broadband has become even faster, more reliable, and ubiquitous across the United States. In fact, the rise in streaming is possible through America’s robust internet infrastructure, facilitating the ability for someone to watch whatever they want, wherever they want. To better understand Americans’ attitudes and habits around streaming media, NCTA partnered with Morning Consult to survey over 4,400 adults in mid-March. Americans give broadband and streaming high marks Broadband enables streaming media, with robust high-speed
Decoding Bandwidth: Making Sense of Internet Speeds and Performance
Bandwidth is one of many components of a cable broadband network important to its operation and performance. It plays a pivotal role in delivering an optimal and seamless experience for users, and its availability is crucial for running today’s advanced streaming applications, downloading content, and meeting the ever-changing demands of users. What Is Bandwidth? Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data a network can transfer in a given amount of time, or the difference between the lower and upper bands of a continuous band of frequencies. Essentially, it’s the ability of a network to
10G: Five Years On, the Future Is Even Closer
It was five years ago this month when the cable industry first unveiled 10G. Since then, cable providers have been engineering and implementing the technology that will make next-generation networks a reality, bringing 10 gigabit per second (Gbps) speeds to households across America and forever changing how people connect, live, work, and play. When 10G was first announced at CES, NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell said, “As a technology platform, 10G will become the backbone of digital progress all over the globe. It will reinvent the role technology plays in our everyday lives…10G is not
NCTA's CTO Offers Insights into the Cable Industry's 2024 Technology Landscape
As the cable industry dives into 2024, the landscape of high-speed connectivity is poised for transformation with the ongoing rollout of 10G and emerging, next-generation technologies. Dr. Rikin Thakker, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at NCTA, offers a glimpse into the highlights shaping the industry's future. These include the deployment of DOCSIS 4.0, advancements in Wi-Fi networks, the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and the persistent prioritization of cybersecurity measures. For an overview of what might lie ahead, delve into the Q&A
2023 Cable Broadband Highlights: Rural Expansion, Digital Inclusion, 10G, and Sustainability
As the end of 2023 approaches, it's a great time to reflect on the impactful initiatives undertaken by America's cable industry. The ongoing efforts and dedication of cable ISPs to extend high-speed broadband connectivity to those who need it the most are undoubtedly making a significant impact for millions of Americans. At the same time, companies are demonstrating a steadfast commitment to practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability. Highlighted below are themes and topics covered in NCTA's stories over the past year, which reveal just a fraction
Industry Stats: 2023 in Review
It’s been a big year for broadband and TV. From network investment to critically acclaimed shows, there was a lot to celebrate in the industry. As 2023 draws to a close, here are just a few highlights from a fast-paced year.
Americans Remain Highly Satisfied with Home Internet Service
Americans rely on and trust that their home broadband service will perform without a hitch at any time of day and keep them safe online, according to a new Morning Consult study commissioned by NCTA. In fact, 85 percent of American adults rate the overall quality of their home internet service as positive, and specific tested aspects remain equally high. Overall consumer satisfaction with home internet has improved since 2019, a recognition that the marketplace has seen ongoing investment and innovation, increasing competition, and significant increases in speed, capacity, and reliability year
