Broadband demand from 15 million customers in member-served markets driving need to improve capacity and connectivity while reducing costs
Lenexa, Kan. – The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 cable and broadband operators serving all 50 states, announces the launch of its Broadband Solutions - Access Program. This initiative aims to help NCTC members, stay competitive in accessing the internet for their end consumers. The program will help lower broadband access/transport cost with greater flexibility to grow and improve, NCTC members serve approximately 15 million consumers with broadband service across 3,000 plus communities many of which are in smaller more rural areas.
NCTC Members Can Cost-Effectively Deploy Gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 Broadband Services Using Harmonic’s Turnkey Virtualized Cable Access Solution
SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 5, 2019 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced an agreement with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) to jointly offer Harmonic’s CableOS™ virtualized cable access solution to the more than 750 independent NCTC member cable operators throughout the United States. Under the agreement, NCTC members will gain an even more cost-effective solution for migrating their broadband services to state-of-the-art DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit internet.
Trends, Game Plans and Keys to Success all on the Line
Atlanta, GA–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) kicks off its 18th annual Winter Educational Conference (WEC), Monday, February 25, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, GA. For two days, NCTC members, consisting of traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only providers and municipalities from across the U.S. and Canada, will huddle to learn insights, study the latest trends in the industry and explore the most important topics facing providers today.
Lenexa, Kan.–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Pam Gillies as vice president of marketing and communications. In the new position, Gillies will be responsible for NCTC’s industry narrative and marketing strategy as well as the direction of public relations and member communications.
Lenexa, Kan. –The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jared Baumann as vice president of broadband solutions. In the new position, Baumann will be responsible for leading strategies for broadband solutions that can help NCTC members become more successful in their residential and commercial broadband service offerings.
Atlanta, GA–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) hosts its 18th annual Winter Education Conference (WEC), February 25 – 26 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, GA. WEC brings together NCTC members, consisting of industry professionals including traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only and municipalities from across the U.S. and Canada, to gather insights, learn about the latest trends in the industry and explore the hottest topics facing providers today.
Lenexa, Kan.–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Bob Ormberg, vice president of content, GCI, as its new chairman of the board of directors. Ormberg, previously vice chairman of the board, replaces chairman Gary Shorman, president and CEO of Eagle Communications, who will remain a member of the board.
Lenexa, Kan.–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Katie Espeseth, vice president, EPB Chattanooga; Brad Moline, president, Allo Communications; Matt Weller, president, All West Communications; and Tom Whitaker, senior vice president-cable, Shentel Communications were elected to the board on July 29 at NCTC’s annual members’ meeting, The Independent Show, in Anaheim, California.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), wraps up today after four days of powerful insights about the dynamic changes in the industry and how operators can propel their business to future success.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), heads into day three with discussions around how operators can capture future opportunities, and looks into the future by exploring new technologies and new players in the industry that will help operators continue to meet their customers’ needs and thrive amid the evolving pay-TV ecosystem.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), is in full swing, with today’s sessions covering how operators can manage the ever-expanding and changing pay-TV and broadband ecosystem.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), opens today at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. TIS 2018 focuses on the great opportunities enabled by broadband investment while coping with disruption in the traditional pay-TV space and keeping close watch on the regulatory and legislative arena in Washington, D.C. The show, now in its 13th year, runs through August 1.
Anaheim, CA—The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA) present the “wow” factor at the 2018 Independent Show (TIS), July 29 – August 1 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. TIS brings together nearly 1,200 industry professionals including traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only and municipalities from across the U.S. for thought-provoking sessions, captivating keynotes, and celebrity speakers that will help attendees better understand the changing landscape of pay TV and broadband.
CuriosityStream Offers NCTC Members Direct Access to SVOD Created by Founder of the Discovery Channel
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CuriosityStream, home to award-winning original documentary features and series exploring science, space, technology, history, nature, health and more, has signed a comprehensive deal with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). The announcement comes as NCTC members convene at the annual Winter Educational Conference, February 12-13 in San Antonio, TX.