NCTA: The Internet and Television Association

08/20/2026

The LA28 Olympic Games will put America’s wireless networks on the world stage — and Wi-Fi will do much of the heavy lifting.

With millions connecting across venues, hotels, airports, and communities, Dean Bubley explores the essential role Wi-Fi will play in meeting demand.

Protecting the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use will help Wi-Fi deliver the reliable connectivity people will depend on throughout the Games — and beyond.

Carriers and vendors will likely use the Games to showcase new solutions and services. LA28 should be celebrated as the Wi-Fi Olympics.

08/19/2026

The Federal Communications Commission’s 2026 Broadband Report shows good news for consumers: faster speeds, more choices, and greater value.

Some key takeaways:
🔹96.9% of Americans have access to fixed terrestrial broadband at 100/20 Mbps.
🔹The share of rural Americans lacking 100/20 Mbps access has declined by more than 44% over two years.
🔹77% of Americans have access to 3+ fixed broadband services at 100/20 Mbps.

Cable investment and next-generation Wi-Fi are behind much of this progress. See how:

Cable investment and next-generation Wi-Fi are behind much of the progress highlighted in the Commission's latest Section 706 Report.

08/13/2026

AI demand is straining the global supply of memory chips used in broadband equipment and other critical technologies. By the numbers:

🔹20% of router manufacturing costs now come from memory, up from 3% last year
🔹20 years of progress in memory prices erased as costs surge
🔹90%+ of the global DRAM chip market is supplied by just three companies
🔹50% of global memory consumption now comes from data centers

More on the global impact:

AI-driven demand continues to strain the supply of memory chips used in broadband equipment and other critical technologies.

08/05/2026

The devices that keep us connected continue to become more energy efficient, helping households save money.

New independent reports from Evergreen Economics on 2025 performance show:
💻 99.4% of new home internet equipment met energy efficiency targets
📺 79% reduction in national set-top box energy consumption since 2012
💵 $4.36 billion in estimated annual consumer utility bill savings

Learn how industry collaboration and continued innovation are delivering real value:

New independent reports show set-top boxes and home internet devices are using less energy and saving consumers billions of dollars.

08/05/2026

The same memory chips powering AI also power the internet equipment and everyday technologies Americans rely on.

In a recent Washington Post article, NCTA President & CEO Cory Gardner explains why growing AI demand is reshaping the memory chip market — creating ripple effects that could mean higher costs and less innovation for consumers: https://wapo.st/45FLDIo

08/04/2026

When natural disasters impact communities, staying connected matters.

In light of the Spokane Area Fires, Comcast has opened 11,000+ public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots to help residents stay connected.

See how cable workers are able to deliver this kind of rapid response after disaster strikes: https://bit.ly/4dWarAM

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Anyone can use the hotspots, including non-Xfinity customers. The hotspots will be open through Saturday, August 8.

08/04/2026

⬆️ Speeds up. ⬇️ Prices down.

A recent analysis of FCC data shows real broadband prices declined between 2024 and 2025, even as available speeds continued to rise.

Bottom line: American households are getting more speed and more value from their broadband service.

More on the findings: https://bit.ly/4wxGbTD

08/03/2026

Last week, NCTA was thrilled to host The WICT Network: Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter for a Summer Mixer, featuring a fireside chat with WICT Global President & CEO Tracy Pitcher.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging evening and thoughtful conversations about the evolving media and communications landscape.

07/30/2026

America's cable providers continue expanding high-speed broadband networks to connect more communities across the Northeast.

📍DE: Mediacom launched new 5 Gig services in communities
📍ME: Spectrum expanded networks to transform a centuries-long fair
📍MD: Spectrum connected homes with advanced Wi-Fi
📍NH, NJ, PA & MD: Comcast brought gigabit-speed service to thousands of homes and businesses

More on regional efforts to connect every community. https://bit.ly/3Tq4dS8

America's cable broadband providers continue to extend their advanced networks to every community across the country.

07/29/2026

Communications infrastructure attacks are rising — putting the networks Americans rely on every day at risk.

From coast to coast, theft and vandalism caused nearly $1.47 billion in societal costs:

📍Pennsylvania: Theft of 15,000 pounds of copper wire resulted in $400,000 in losses.
📍California: Copper theft disabled traffic signals, creating connectivity & public safety concerns.
📍Washington: Network attacks repeatedly disrupted 911 service.

These aren't isolated incidents. Protecting America's communications networks requires continued collaboration among providers, law enforcement, and policymakers.

Recent incidents highlight the growing impact of attacks on the networks Americans rely on every day.