Video Competition
Today, the video market is fully competitive: more than 33 million consumers now subscribe to cable’s competitors. Multiple video providers – including Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), alternative broadband providers like RCN, local telephone companies, and utilities – vie for customer loyalty, each trying to provide unique new products while trying to outdo those provided by their competitors.
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8/28/2009
NCTA Further Reply Comments 08/28/09
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Abstract: NCTA Further Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming; MB Docket No. 07-269Attachment: 082809 07-269 Suppl Replies.pdf (97 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/29/2009
NCTA Further Comments 07/29/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Further Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, submitting an economic analysis that demonstrates that the cable industry has promoted competition and enhanced consumer welfare; MB Docket 07-269Attachment: 072909 07-269 Suppl Comm.pdf (860 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/22/2009
NCTA Reply Comments 06/22/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming; MB Docket No. 07-269Attachment: 062209 07-269 Reply Comments.pdf (80 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/20/2009
NCTA Comments 05/20/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, urging the Commission to support policies that promote the ability of all providers to fully utilize new technological advancements; MB Docket No. 07-269Attachment: 052009 07-269 comments.pdf (169 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/17/2009
NCTA Comments 02/17/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Cable Subscribership Survey for the Collection of Information Pursuant to Section 612 of the Communications Act, arguing against the proposed survey; MB Docket No. 07-269Attachment: 021709 07-269 70-70 comments.pdf (54 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/20/2007
NCTA 70/70 Letter 11/20/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that the 70/70 test has not been met; MB Docket No. 06-189Attachment: 112007 06-189 7070 exparte.pdf (2 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/20/2007
NCTA Letter 11/20/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Leased Commercial Access and Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution and Carriage, arguing that the record does not support revising the commercial leased access formula; MB Docket No. 07-42Attachment: 112007 07-42 exparte.pdf (144 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/16/2007
NCTA Letter 11/16/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letters re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, Meetings between NCTA Board of Directors and the 4 Commissioners; 06-189Attachment: 111607 06-189 Copps exparte.pdf (34 KB)Attachment: 111607 06-189 Adelstein exparte.pdf (35 KB)Attachment: 111607 06-189 Tate exparte.pdf (34 KB)Attachment: 111607 06-189 McDowell exparte.pdf (34 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/13/2007
NCTA Letter 11/13/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that the second prong of the 70/70 test has not been met; MB Docket No. 06-189
Attachment: 111307 06-189 letter.pdf (59 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/29/2006
NCTA Reply Comments 12/29/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, urging the Commission to reject proposals for further government intrusion in the workings of the competitive marketplace; MB Docket No. 06-189Attachment: 122906 06-189 Replies.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/29/2006
NCTA Comments 11/29/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, showing that there is, at long last, a real prospect of fully effective competition in both the video and high-speed data markets so long as the FCC is vigilant in preventing the ILECs form foreclosing such a development; MB Docket...Attachment: 112906 06-189 Comments.pdf (358 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/25/2006
NCTA Reply Comments 04/25/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, responding to the so-called "70/70" test in Section 612 "leased access" provision of the Communications Act; MB Docket No. 05-255Attachment: 042506_05-255_7070_replies.pdf (38 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/14/2006
NCTA Comments 04/14/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2006, urging the FCC to equalize regulatory fees paid by cable and DBS subscribers; MD Docket No. 06-68Attachment: 041406_06-68_comments.pdf (72 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/3/2006
NCTA Comments 04/03/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that the 70/70 test has not yet been met; MB Docket No. 05-255Attachment: 040306_05-255_7070_comments.pdf (46 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/15/2005
NCTA Ex Parte 12/15/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, discussing if the 70/70 threshold has been met; MB Docket No. 05-255Attachment: 121505_05-255_70-70.pdf (44 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/11/2005
NCTA Reply Comments 10/11/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that it is inappropriate to favor a competitor by giving it unfair regulatory advantages in a competitive marketplace; MB Docket No. 05-255Attachment: 101105_05-255_replies.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/19/2005
NCTA Comments 09/19/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, urging that video competition is more intense than ever before; MB Docket No. 05-255Attachment: 091905_05-255_comments.pdf (2 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/17/2004
NCTA Letter 12/17/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition, discussing issues relating to the 70/70 threshold; MB Docket No. 04-227
Attachment: 121704_04-227.pdf (125 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/25/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 08/25/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that nothing in the record disputes the conclusion that the video marketplace is highly competitive and dynamic; MB Docket No. 04-227Attachment: 082504_04-227_REPLIES.pdf (668 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/23/2004
NCTA Comments 07/23/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assesment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, urging the FCC to fully acknowledge the reality that the market for the delivery of video programming is characterized by vigorous rivalry among multiple MVPDs; MB Docket No. 04-227 Attachment: 072304_04-227_COMMENTS.pdf (472 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/26/2003
NCTA Reply Comments 09/26/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, calling upon the FCC to declare that competition has developed to the point that consumers have adequate multichannel video programming alternatives; MB Docket No. 03-172Attachment: 092603_03-172_Reply.pdf (131 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/11/2003
NCTA Comments 09/11/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Video Programming Competition, stating that the past decade has witnessed an accelerating growth curve in the level of competition among multichannel video and content providers; MB Docket No. 03-172Attachment: 091103_03-172_comments.pdf (528 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/30/2002
NCTA Reply Comments 08/30/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, urging that cable's share of multi-channel video subscribers does not amount to "dominance" in the video programming marketplace; MB Docket No. 02-145Attachment: 083002 02-145 replies.pdf (158 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/29/2002
NCTA Comments 07/29/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that the marketplace today is characterized by full and vibrant competition; MB Docket No. 02-145Attachment: 072902 02-145 comments.pdf (460 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/29/2002
Aron Paper 07/29/02Email this Document
Abstract: Statement of Dr. Debra J. Aron, Director, LECG and Professor, Communications Systems, Northwestern University [on Cable Pricing]Attachment: Aron_Final_07.29.02.pdf (182 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/7/2002
NCTA Reply Comments 01/07/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act: Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition, urging the FCC to allow the program access exclusivity ban to sunset; CS Docket No. 01-290Attachment: 010702 01-290 replies.pdf (130 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/3/2001
NCTA Comments 12/03/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act, arguing for the sunset of the rules which prohibit a vertically integrated cable programmer from entering into an exclusive contract with a cable operator for satellite-delivered channels; CS Docket No. 01-290Attachment: 120301 01-290 comments.pdf (191 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/5/2001
NCTA Reply Comments 09/05/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, confirming that video competition is thriving and that consumers can now choose from an array of alternative providers; CS Docket No. 01-129Attachment: 090501 01-129 replies.pdf (134 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/2/2001
NCTA Comments 08/02/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, stating the time is ripe for the FCC to find that multi-channel video competition has taken hold and is here to stay; CS Docket No. 01-129Attachment: 080201 01-129 comments.pdf (3 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/29/2000
NCTA Reply Comments 09/29/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Markets for the Delivery of Video Programming, reiterating that the cable industry is rapidly deploying broadband services in rural communities; CS Docket No. 00-132Attachment: 092900 00-132 replies.pdf (51 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/8/2000
NCTA Comments 09/08/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Markets for the Delivery of Video Programming, showing that competition among multichannel video programming distributers is flourishing; CS Docket No. 00-132Attachment: 090800 00-132 comments.pdf (2 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing