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SCTE International Cable-Tec Games winners announced. SCTE, a subsidiary of CableLabs, announced the winners of the 2023 International SCTE Cable-Tec Games during the 40th anniversary SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver. Dosty Hodges of Cox Communications, representing the SCTE Cactus Chapter in Arizona, earned the overall Gold medal after competing against 28 top cable technicians from across the United States and Canada. Comcast technicians Tom Hawk and Ryan Moss, both representing the SCTE Mt. Rainier Chapter in Washington state, earned Silver and Bronze overall honors. Competitors showcased their technical expertise across seven categories, including cable splicing, fiber splicing, meter reading, OTDR testing and Cable Jeopardy. Hodges captured first-place finishes in Fiber Splicing and MTDR, while Hawk won the Drop Connection and OTDR events. Other top finishers included Shannon Cameron of Ritter Communications, Charlie Brown of Comcast and Bryan Huffstutler of Madison. The annual competition followed months of regional and chapter-level contests involving more than 500 participants. This year's Cable-Tec Games were held inside the newly introduced Technical Training Theater, or T[3], at Expo 2023. SCTE said the venue was designed around the organization's three pillars of technical excellence - training, teamwork and talent. The International Cable-Tec Games have been a longstanding tradition at SCTE Expo since 1991, recognizing technical skill and workforce development across the broadband industry. About SCTE(R) The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE(R), a subsidiary of CableLabs(R) is a global leader in broadband training, certification, and standards. With more than 60 chapters worldwide (including chapters operated by international licensees), SCTE provides technical leadership for the broadband industry, ensuring innovation and workforce readiness in an ever-changing communications landscape.

SCTE recognizes Dennis Russell as Member of the Year. SCTE, a subsidiary of CableLabs, has named Dennis Russell, plant superintendent at Madison Communications, its 2024 Member of the Year. The award, presented during SCTE TechExpo24 in Atlanta, recognizes the SCTE member who made the most significant contributions to the organization through active participation and leadership over the past year. Russell was honored for his longstanding commitment to the Gateway Chapter, where he serves on multiple committees supporting training, scholarships, budgeting, social outreach and vendor engagement. Sam Acoff, headend manager at Comcast Communications and last year's recipient of the award, praised Russell's dedication and collaborative leadership, noting his attention to detail and commitment to excellence. SCTE leaders highlighted Russell's role in strengthening chapter programs and supporting other chapters through training initiatives and outreach efforts. Maria Popo, president and CEO of SCTE, said Russell and the other award winners play a critical role in preparing and equipping the broadband workforce. SCTE also recognized several additional industry leaders during TechExpo24, including Linda King of Cox Communications and Bill Warga of Liberty Global with the Chairman's Award, Scott Farquhar of Charter Communications with the Excellence in Learning & Development Award, Richard S. Prodan, Ph.D., of Comcast with the Excellence in Standards Award, and Cole Newman of Vyve Broadband with the Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr. Rising Leader Award. About SCTE(R) The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE(R), a subsidiary of CableLabs(R) is a global leader in broadband training, certification, and standards. With more than 60 chapters worldwide (including chapters operated by international licensees), SCTE provides technical leadership for the broadband industry, ensuring innovation and workforce readiness in an ever-changing communications landscape.

US Supreme Court overturns billion-dollar ruling against internet provider in file sharing case. Thu 26th Mar, 2026 The United States Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision that relieves internet service providers from liability for copyright infringements committed by their customers. This ruling comes in the wake of a billion-dollar lawsuit against Cox Communications, which had previously been held responsible for illegal file sharing activities conducted by users on its network. At the center of the legal dispute were allegations from a group of rights holders, led by Sony Music Entertainment, that Cox Communications failed to take adequate action against customers repeatedly identified as engaging in unauthorized file sharing. Despite receiving notifications of alleged infringements linked to specific IP addresses, Cox was accused of not sufficiently curbing these activities and was ordered by a US District Court to pay $1 billion in damages for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement. However, the Supreme Court's decision has now set a precedent that alters the legal landscape for internet service providers (ISPs) in the United States. The Court determined that for a provider to be held liable as a contributory infringer, there must be clear intent for their service to facilitate copyright violations. The Court emphasized that simply providing internet access, which can be used for a wide range of lawful purposes, does not meet this threshold. The justices concluded that rights holders must prove either that the ISP tailored its services specifically for infringement or actively encouraged such behavior. In the absence of such evidence, the majority of the Court found that knowledge of potential illegal activity by some users is insufficient grounds for liability. As a result, ISPs like Cox are not automatically responsible for the actions of their subscribers under current copyright law. The case originated when rights holders consistently alerted Cox to suspected illegal file sharing on its network, prompting the provider to forward warnings and, in some instances, suspend customer accounts. Nevertheless, the plaintiffs argued these measures were inadequate and pursued legal action for further accountability. While an initial jury verdict found Cox liable for both vicarious and contributory infringement, an appellate court later ruled that vicarious liability was not applicable, as Cox profited from providing internet access generally, not specifically from illegal file sharing. Nonetheless, contributory liability was upheld until the Supreme Court's recent reversal. In its opinion, the Supreme Court clarified that rights holders should pursue direct infringers rather than Internet access providers. The decision noted that identifying individual offenders remains a challenge, as ISPs are not required to disclose customer identities without due process under U.S. copyright statutes. In a minority opinion, two justices argued that the Court should have also considered traditional common law concepts of aiding and abetting liability. They cautioned that the ruling might allow ISPs to ignore infringement notifications without consequence, potentially undermining some of the cooperative provisions intended by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Despite these concerns, the majority maintained that liability under current law requires a demonstrable connection between the provider's intent and the infringement. This Supreme Court decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the internet industry, providing clarity on the responsibilities and protections afforded to ISPs in copyright disputes. The ruling reinforces the principle that general access providers are not liable for the infringing actions of their users, shifting the burden of enforcement directly onto rights holders and copyright owners.