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Video Competition

Today, the video market is fully competitive and the array of choices continues to grow.  More than 32 million consumers now subscribe to cable’s competitor as multiple video providers – including Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), alternative broadband providers like RCN and the nation’s two largest telephone companies – vie for customer loyalty, each trying to provide unique new products. As a result of this competition, a wide new variety of services – both video and non-video – are available to consumers from multiple providers.



Examining the Issue

Regulatory Filings


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

Statements and Releases


2/10/2006
COMMENTS OF KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING THE FCC 12TH ANNUAL VIDEO COMPETITION REPORTAbstract: Kyle McSlarrow, NCTA President & CEO, speaks regarding the FCC 12th Annual Video Competition Report.Publication Type: Statement
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