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10/17/2011
NCTA Ex Parte 10/17/11
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Abstract: Information on the cable industry’s rollout of DOCSIS 3.0.Attachment: DOCSIS_3 0_Ex_Parte_Letter_10.17.11.pdf (77 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/8/2011
NCTA Comments 08/08/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Proposed Extension of Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Outage Reporting to Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Service Providers and Broadband Internet Service Providers; PS Docket No. 11-82Attachment: 080811 11-82 comments.pdf (80 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/29/2011
NCTA Letter 07/29/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter providing additional insight into the views of the cable industry as the FCC transitions universal service high-cost support and intercarrier compensation; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337, 03-109; GN Docket No. 09-51; CC Docket Nos. 01-92, 96-45Attachment: 072911 10-90 NCTA USF-ICC Reform Points.pdf (76 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/16/2011
NCTA Reply Comments 06/16/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Consumer Information & Disclosure, "Need for Speed" Information for Consumers of Broadband Services; CG Docket No. 09-158Attachment: 061511 09-158 Reply Comments.pdf (426 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/13/2011
NCTA Comments 05/13/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments Before the Rural Utilities Service re: Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees, Interim Rules, encouraging the RUS to amend the interim rules so that any loans are targeted to areas not already served by cable operators or other broadband providers; RUS-06-Agency-0052, RIN 0572-AC06Attachment: 051311 RUS Interim Rules.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/12/2010
NCTA Reply Comments 08/12/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Framework for Broadband Internet Service; GN Docket No. 10-127Attachment: 081210 10-127 Replies.pdf (92 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/15/2010
NCTA Comments 07/15/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Framework for Broadband Internet Service; GN Docket No. 10-127Attachment: NCTA Third Way NOI Comments.pdf (288 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/14/2010
NCTA NTIA Comments 06/14/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA NTIA Comments re: Information Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy, Docket No. 100402174-0175-01Attachment: 061410 NTIA Privacy and Innovation Comments.pdf (37 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/30/2009
NCTA RUS Comments 11/30/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA RUS Comments re: Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Broadband Initiatives Program, promoting NCTA's A+ Program; Docket No. 0907141137-91375-05Attachment: 113009 NCTA RFI Comments.pdf (104 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/30/2009
Joint NCTA-USTA RUS Comments 11/30/09Email this Document
Abstract: Joint NCTA-USTA RUS Comments re: Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, emphasizing the importance of funding decisions as it relates to broadband adoption; Docket No. 0907141137-91375-05, RIN 0572-ZA01, RIN 0660-ZA28Attachment: 113009 NCTA_USTelecom NTIA-RUS.pdf (38 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/25/2009
NCTA Comments 03/25/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Request for Comments on FCC Report On Rural Broadband Strategy; GN Docket No. 09-29Attachment: 032509 09-29 comments.pdf (244 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/14/2008
NCTA Comments 07/17/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans, Improvement of Wireless Broadband Subscribership Data, and Development of Data on Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Subscribership, expressing support for mapping generally, but suggesting ...Attachment: 071708 07-38 comments.pdf (34 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/15/2007
NCTA Comments 06/15/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans, Improvement of Wireless Broadband Subscribership Data, and Development of Data on Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Subscribership, supporting the collection of data provided that the FC...Attachment: 061507 07-38 Comments.pdf (55 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/16/2007
NCTA Comments 05/16/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans In a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, urging the FCC to report to Congress that advanced telecommunications capability is being ...Attachment: 051607 07-45 comments.pdf (101 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/17/2006
NCTA Comments 01/17/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era, urging the FCC to rely on the marketplace for cable modem consumer protection issue, WC Docket No. 05-271Attachment: 011706_05-271_Comments.pdf (735 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/27/2005
NCTA v. Brand X Decision 06/27/05Email this Document
Abstract: Supreme Court decision in NCTA v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: BrandX Decision.pdf (3 MB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
3/22/2005
Reply Brief 03/22/05Email this Document
Abstract: Reply Brief for Cable-Industry Petitioners before the Supreme Court, rebutting respondents' views that the FCC's view violated the Communications Act and constitutes poor policy; NCTA et.al. v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: BrandX_Cable_Reply_04-277_032205.pdf (126 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
3/10/2005
NCTA Reply Comments 03/10/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Petition of Verizon Telephone Companies for Forbearance under 47 U.S.C. Section 160(c) From Title II and Computer Inquiry Rules with Respect to Their Broadband Services, arguing that the FCC should conclude either that all broadband services are subject to forbearance from Title II regulation or defer action on Verizon's Pe...Attachment: 031005_04-440_replies.pdf (25 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/28/2005
NCTA Reply Comments 01/28/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Petition of Bell South Telecommunications Inc. for Forbearance Under 47 U.S.C. Section 160(c) From Application of Computer Inquiry and Title II Common Carriage Requirements, urging the FCC to extend the same relief to all broadband platforms, regardless of whether they are offered by Bell South or any other cable operator; ...Attachment: 012805_04-405_Replies.pdf (355 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/18/2005
Brief 01/18/05Email this Document
Abstract: Brief for Cable-Industry Petitioners before the Supreme Court, urging reversal of the 9th Cir. decision & contending that the 9th Cir. had erred by failing to give deference to the FCC's expert judgment; NCTA et.al. v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: 011805_BrandX_BriefforCableIndustryPetitioners.pdf (184 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
1/18/2005
Brief for Petitioners 01/18/05Email this Document
Abstract: Brief for Petitioners-NCTA, Cox, Charter and Time Warner - Filed with the Supreme Court urging a reversal of the 9th Circuit decision; NCTA v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: 011805_BrandX_BriefforCableIndustryPetitioners.pdf (184 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
11/16/2004
Reply Brief 11/16/04Email this Document
Abstract: Reply Brief, rebutting arguments made by EarthLink, Brand X, and CPUC, against NCTA's Petition; NCTA v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: BrandX_Reply_Brief_111604.pdf (799 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
11/4/2004
Brief in Opposition 11/04/04Email this Document
Abstract: Brief in Opposition, urging the Sup. Ct. to reject a petition by municipalities that the Court review the 9th Cir.'s decision on the issue of whether cable modem service is a "cable" service; NCTA v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: BrandX_BriefInOpposition_110404.pdf (923 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
8/30/2004
Petition 08/30/04Email this Document
Abstract: Petition For a Writ of Certiorari, asking the Sup. Ct. to review the 9th Cir. decision that overturned the FCC's determination that cable modem service is neither a "cable service" nor a "telecommunications" service, but an interstate "information service"; NCTA v. Brand X Internet ServicesAttachment: BrandX_Petition_083004.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
8/2/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 08/02/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Petition of the Verizon Telephone Companies, supporting Verizon in advancing a pro-competitive and deregulatory policy framework that promotes innovation in competitive broadband facilities; WC Docket No 04-242 Attachment: 080204_04-242_replies.pdf (128 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/28/2004
NCTA Comments 06/28/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Reporting, supporting the FCC's proposal to extend the reporting process by 5 years in order to gain additional data on the key trends in broadband deployment and penetration; WCDocket No. 04-141 Attachment: 062804_04-141_comments.pdf (147 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/24/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 05/24/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, urging the FCC to reject calls by localities to permit burdensome fees that would im...Attachment: 052404_04-54_REPLIES.pdf (142 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/10/2004
NCTA Comments 05/10/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, saying there's compelling evidence that advanced services are being deployed on a "reasona...Attachment: 051004_04-54_COMMENTS.pdf (201 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/3/2004
NCTA Comments 05/03/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Carrier Current Systems, including Broadband over Power Line Systems Amendment of Part 15 Regarding New Requirements and Measurement Guidelines for Access Broadband Over Power Line Systems, saying steps should be taken to protect existing users of electric utility facilities from harmful interference; ET Docket No. 03-104 and ET ...Attachment: 050304_03-104_COMMENTS.pdf (107 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/21/2003
NCTA Ex Parte 02/21/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte letter re: Appropriate Regulatory Treatment for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Cable Facilities, stating that regulation advocated by Amazon.com (asking for regulation to ensure “unfettered access to Internet-based information, products and services”) would thwart, not promote, public interest in Internet and broadband growth,...Attachment: 022103_02-52_AmazonRebuttalExParte.pdf (51 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/6/2002
NCTA Reply Comments 08/06/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Appropriate Regulatory Treatment for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Cable Facilities, reiterating that cable modem service does not block access to Internet content and enables subscribers to enjoy previously unavailable Internet content and services; CS Docket No. 02-52Attachment: 080602 02-52 replies.pdf (181 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/1/2002
NCTA Reply Comments 07/01/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities, reiterating that the FCC should carefully scrutinize the current universal service program and address certain threshold issues; CC Docket No. 02-33Attachment: 070102_02-33_replies.pdf (94 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/17/2002
NCTA Comments 06/17/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Appropriate Regulatory Treatment for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Cable Facilities, arguing that neither the FCC nor state and local governments have authority to require cable operators to carry multiple ISPs; CS Docket No. 02-52Attachment: 061702_02-52_Comments.pdf (409 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/3/2002
NCTA Comments 05/03/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities, stating that it would be premature to extend USF contribution obligations to cable modem service before certain threshold issues are addressed; CC Docket No. 02-33Attachment: 050302 02-33 COMMENTS.pdf (98 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/26/2001
NCTA Comments 09/26/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, stating that the FCC should conclude that the deployment of broadband services in proceedi...Attachment: 092601 98-146 comments.pdf (2 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/19/2001
NCTA Comments 03/19/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Nondiscrimination in the Distribution of Interactive Television Services over Cable, stating there is no reason for the FCC to consider adopting a regulatory regime for interactive television; CS Docket No. 01-7Attachment: 031901 01-7 comments.pdf (497 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/10/2001
NCTA Reply Comments 01/10/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Inquiry Concerning High-Speed Access to the Internet Over Cable and Other Facilities, stating that the government should continue its policy of "vigilant restraint" and not propose rules to impose a forced access regime on cable modem service; GEN Docket No. 00-185Attachment: 011001 00-185 replies.pdf (243 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing