NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
Shaping the future connectivity & entertainment.
We are innovators, building the country’s premier fiber-rich internet networks. As the nation’s largest broadband provider, we reach 85% of all U.S. homes, offering 1 gig speeds to millions in urban and rural communities. We are creators, producing award-winning entertainment and news, television that inspires, educates and informs.
Our members are the innovators transforming how America connects & engages:
Broadband’s reach across jobs, businesses & communities.
As Wi-Fi and mobile network usage surge, we must strengthen connectivity by advancing technology convergence, expanding spectrum access, and leveraging innovations to maximize high-speed broadband. Wi-Fi is the backbone of wireless services and a critical driver of our nation’s economy.
To meet growing demand and secure a strong digital future, policymakers must take action:
Expanding Access to Unlicensed Spectrum
Promote the continued use and growth of unlicensed spectrum to support innovation and connectivity.
Advancing Shared and Low-Power Licensed Spectrum
Support Shared Commercial Spectrum and Low Power, Licensed Use in CBRS and the Extension in Lower 3 GHz Bands.
Restoring Balanced Auction Authority
Restore auction authority without biasing auction design results toward ‘full power’ options.
$2.4T+
Wi-Fi is projected to contribute $2.4 trillion annually to the U.S. economy by 2027
86%
4th
367M
367M Wi-Fi consumer devices in the U.S. by 2029, a 288% increase from 2024
Connecting every American with fast, reliable broadband for a stronger future.
We are committed to delivering high-speed broadband to every corner of the country, ensuring all 82 million cable broadband customers—and those still waiting for access—can benefit from the opportunities of a connected world. With deep expertise and decades of experience, we are strategically expanding broadband access in the most efficient and effective ways.
Every year, broadband providers invest billions in private capital to extend fast, reliable networks that deliver gigabit speeds to communities nationwide. These investments are happening even before federal BEAD funds are distributed—demonstrating the cable industry’s unwavering commitment to closing the digital divide and connecting every American, no matter their zip code.
$25B+
84%
U.S. households subscribe to home broadband of any speed
268Mbps
The median U.S. download speed reached 268 Mbps in September 2024
Fast, reliable internet unlocks opportunity—but building broadband in rural America isn’t easy. Watch as construction crews tackle tough terrain, complex logistics, and real-world obstacles to connect communities nationwide. See the full film at EveryLastMile.film.
Watch how broadband is connecting communities:
14M+
Future-proofing broadband with faster speeds, lower latency, and unmatched reliability.
Watch how 10G is transforming connectivity.
90%
Explore programming shaping the future of television.