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Media Releases


4/23/2007
MCSLARROW HIGHLIGHTS U.S. BROADBAND SUCCESS STORY IN LETTER TO HOUSE AND SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEES; SAYS JUST RELEASED OECD REPORT IS MISLEADINGAbstract: With the largest number of broadband subscribers of any country in the world – 49 million at the end of 2006 – deployment and adoption of high-speed Internet service in the U.S. is a success story that shouldn’t be portrayed as a failure because of misleading statistics, said NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow in the letter. For example, while t...Attachment: Broadband_Letter_to_Hill_04.23.07.pdf (55 KB)Publication Type: Media Release

8/5/2005
COMMENTS OF KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING FCC ORDER TO CLASSIFY DSL AS AN INFORMATION SERVICEAbstract: McSlarrow applauded Chairman Martin for making broadband deployment a national priority, and supported the FCC decision to promote deregulatory policies that treat like services alike.Publication Type: Media Release

12/20/2004
INTRODUCTION AND ROLLOUT OF ADVANCED BROADBAND SERVICES MARK A YEAR OF GROWTH FOR CABLE IN 2004Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND ROLLOUT OF ADVANCED BROADBAND SERVICES MARK A YEAR OF GROWTH FOR CABLE IN 2004Publication Type: Media Release

4/15/2004
MORE THAN 50 COMPANIES WILL OUTFIT NCTA'S "BROADBAND HOME" Abstract: MORE THAN 50 COMPANIES WILL OUTFIT NCTA's "BROADBAND HOME" Publication Type: Media Release

11/18/2003
CONSUMER DEMAND FOR CABLE'S BROADBAND SERVICES CONTINUES TO GROWAbstract: CONSUMER DEMAND FOR CABLE'S BROADBAND SERVICES CONTINUES TO GROWPublication Type: Media Release

4/30/2003
CTAM BROADBAND TRACK WILL EXAMINE "THE NEXT WAVE" AT THE NATIONAL SHOWAbstract: CTAM brings its Broadband Opportunity Conference back to The National Show, NCTA’s 52nd Annual Convention & International Exposition, June 8 – 11, at McCormick Place in Chicago.Publication Type: Media Release

7/17/2001
BROADBAND CABLE MODEM SERVICE AVAILABLE TO 60 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS, NCTA PRESIDENT AND CEO ROBERT SACHS TELLS NARUC (SPEECH ATTACHED)Abstract: The cable industry now passes more than 60 million households with its high speed Internet service, and the industry’s deployment continues at a rapid pace, NCTA President & CEO Robert Sachs told a meeting of the Telecommunications Committee of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) in Seattle, WA today.Attachment: RJS_NARUC_701x.PDF (23 KB)Publication Type: Media Release

2/21/2002
CABLE 2002 PROGRAM TARGETS ENGINEERS AND COLLEGE EDUCATORS TECHNICAL SESSIONS TO FEATURE LATEST IN BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY; INSIGHT'S KIM KELLY TO KEYNOTE ACADEMIC SEMINAR Abstract: CABLE 2002 PROGRAM TARGETS ENGINEERS AND COLLEGE EDUCATORS Technical Sessions to Feature Latest in Broadband Technology; Insight's Kim Kelly to Keynote Academic Seminar Publication Type: Media Release

8/30/2002
CABLE BROADBAND GROWTH MARCHES ON IN SECOND QUARTERAbstract: CABLE BROADBAND GROWTH MARCHES ON IN SECOND QUARTERPublication Type: Media Release

8/13/2001
CABLE CONTINUES RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND SERVICESAbstract: The cable industry reported solid increases in deployment of broadband services during second-quarter 2001, adding more than two million new digital customer units, a National Cable & Telecommunications Association study revealed today.Publication Type: Media Release

3/11/2002
CONSUMER DEMAND FOR CABLE'S BROADBAND SERVICES CONTINUES TO GROWAbstract: Deployment of, and demand for, advanced broadband services continued to experience strong growth during the fourth quarter of 2001.Publication Type: Media Release

11/12/2001
CONSUMERS CONTINUE TO OPT FOR ADVANCED CABLE SERVICESAbstract: More and more consumers are opting for digital broadband services being offered by cable operators according to a National Cable & Telecommunications Association member survey.Publication Type: Media Release

4/10/2002
CTAM BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE OFFERS "ADDED VALUE" TO CABLE 2002Abstract: The CTAM Broadband Opportunity Conference, held for the first time in conjunction with NCTA's Cable 2002 Convention, to focus on bringing advanced broadband services to market.Publication Type: Media Release

11/28/2001
FACILITIES-BASED COMPETITION AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT TAKE ON INCREASED IMPORTANCE, NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO ROBERT SACHS TELLS WESTERN CABLE SHOWAbstract: Heightened domestic security concerns have underscored the need for competitive telecommunications facilities and the value of broadband connections, National Cable & Telecommunications Association President & CEO Robert Sachs told the opening session of the Western Cable Show. Publication Type: Media Release

1/10/2001
NCTA COMMENTS URGE FCC TO CONTINUE Abstract: The government should continue with its policy of "vigilant restraint" and not propose rules to impose a forced access regime on cable modem service, the National Cable Television Association said today in reply comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission as part of the agency's Notice of Inquiry on high-speed access to the Internet.Publication Type: Media Release

12/10/2002
NCTA FILES EX PARTE WITH FCC IN RESPONSE TO COALITION OF BROADBAND USERSAbstract: NCTA FILES EX PARTE WITH FCC IN RESPONSE TO COALITION OF BROADBAND USERSPublication Type: Media Release

1/17/2002
NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW INITIATIVES; CABLE & BROADBAND DIVERSITY ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-WIDE DIVERSITY INITIATIVES - $500,000 AVAILABLE IN GRANTSAbstract: NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW INITIATIVES; CABLE & BROADBAND DIVERSITY ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-WIDE DIVERSITY INITIATIVES - $500,000 AVAILABLE IN GRANTSPublication Type: Media Release

2/4/2002
OPERATORS OF MID-SIZE, SMALL AND RURAL CABLE SYSTEMS DETAIL BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT FOR FCCAbstract: OPERATORS OF MID-SIZE, SMALL AND RURAL CABLE SYSTEMS DETAIL BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT FOR FCCPublication Type: Media Release

2/6/2001
PROGRAMMING, BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY AND NEW MEDIA TO HIGHLIGHT CABLE 2001 Abstract: For Cable 2001, exhibitors will showcase the latest in high-speed data transmission, digital cable, programming and telephony that have put cable at the cutting edge in advances in consumer-oriented telecommunications technology.Publication Type: Media Release

2/6/2001
SACHS: '96 ACT IS PRODUCING INVESTMENT, COMPETITION, CHOICEAbstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is bringing cable consumers exactly what it promised – competitive choices, stepped-up investment in new technology, and introduction of advanced broadband services, National Cable Television Association President and CEO Robert Sachs declared today.Publication Type: Media Release

Statements


1/31/2007
COMMENTS OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING INTRODUCTION IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PERMANENT INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT OF 2007 Abstract: S. 156 would amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent a ban on taxes on Internet access, sales taxes by more than one state, or that treat Internet purchases differently from other types of sales.Publication Type: Statement

1/4/2007
COMMENTS OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING INTRODUCTION OF THE PERMANENT INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT OF 2007Abstract: NCTA applauds the move by Senators Wyden, McCain and Sununu, since maintaining a tax-free environment for broadband services allows cable and other broadband providers to provide more affordable high-speed Internet service to millions more consumers in an environment unfettered by unnecessary taxation.Publication Type: Statement

7/7/2005
STATEMENT OF KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING FCC REPORT ON HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICE Abstract: Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, NCTA, speaks about the FCC Report on High-Speed Internet Service.Publication Type: Statement

12/17/2002
COMMENTS OF ROB STODDARD, NCTA SVP OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGARDING FCC REPORT ON GROWTH IN HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESSAbstract: FCC report comfirms growth in Internet access service.Publication Type: Statement

3/30/2004
COMMENTS OF ROBERT SACHS, PRESIDENT & CEO, NCTA, REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS ABOUT INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF BROADBAND IN THE U.S.Abstract: NCTA supports the President's position that less regulation and fewer taxes means more broadband and more choices.Publication Type: Statement

2/12/2002
NCTA ISSUES STATEMENT REITERATING THAT MARKET-BASED COMPETITION IS THE BEST WAY TO FOSTER BROADBAND AVAILABILITY Abstract: NCTA strongly believes that market-based competition is the best way to foster the availability of broadband services to all Americans. (Letter to Chairman Tauzin and Congressman Dingell attached)Attachment: LTauzin4-25-01.pdf (9 KB)Publication Type: Statement

1/15/2002
NCTA REACTION TO THE TECHNET WHITE PAPER, "A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE: UNIVERSAL AVAILABILITY OF BROADBAND BY 2010"Abstract: The TechNet White Paper emphasizes marketplace rather than regulatory solutions for managing growth of broadband.Publication Type: Statement

6/24/2004
STATEMENT OF ROBERT SACHS, PRESIDENT & CEO NCTA REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH ON BROADBAND AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEAbstract: STATEMENT OF ROBERT SACHS, PRESIDENT & CEO NCTA REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH ON BROADBAND AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEPublication Type: Statement

7/10/2002
STATEMENT OF NCTA SPOKESPERSON MARC OSGOODE SMITH ON ACLU WHITE PAPER REGARDING CABLE MODEM SERVICEAbstract: "The ACLU offers no evidence whatsoever to show that the provision by cable operators of high-speed access to the Internet is somehow stifling development of, or access to, any content on the Internet."Publication Type: Statement

3/14/2002
STATEMENT OF ROBERT SACHS, PRESIDENT & CEO, NCTA, ON FCC'S CLASSIFICATION OF CABLE MODEM SERVICE AS AN "INFORMATION SERVICE"Abstract: The classification of cable modem service as an ‘information service,’ and not a telecommunications service, sends a strong signal that cable Internet services will be able to continue to develop in a business environment that favors competition over regulation, and encourages new investment.Publication Type: Statement

Miscellaneous Publications


3/23/2009
Nondiscrimination and InterconnectionEmail this Document
Abstract: Statement issued at the Roundtable on Nondiscrimination and Interconnection Obligations.Attachment: NTIA_Forum_-_NCTA_Nondiscrimination_Statement_03.23.09.pdf (9 KB)Publication Type: Miscellaneous Publication

Regulatory Filings


6/8/2009
NCTA Comments 06/08/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: In the Matter of A National Broadband Plan For Our Future, urging the FCC to focus on identifying specific policies and programs that will promote deployment of broadband networks in unserved areas; GN Docket No. 09-51Attachment: 060809 09-51 comments.pdf (251 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

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

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

Speeches


3/26/2002
Remarks by Dan Brenner, NCTA's Senior Vice President for Law & Regulatory Policy, to the Quello Communications Law & Policy SymposiumAbstract: A speech entitled, "Hits and Myths from ‘Cable Access’,” which addresses the issue of “Open Access.”Publication Type: Speech

3/19/2002
Remarks of Robert Sachs to NAB Futures Conference in Pebble Beach, CaliforniaAbstract: Sachs' speech addresses the shared interests of cable and broadcasting, and examines the myths surrounding their relationship.Publication Type: Speech

Testimony


9/3/2009
Comments From Dr. Richard Green at FCC WorkshopEmail this Document
Abstract: Dr. Richard R. Green, President and CEO, CableLabs, spoke at the FCC Workshop: "Big Ideas with Potential to Substantially Change the Internet."Attachment: Dick_Green_Statement_FCC_Workshop_09.03.099.pdf (15 KB)Publication Type: Testimony

5/17/2007
McSlarrow Testimony Regarding Broadband Mapping and Data CollectionEmail this Document
Abstract: NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet regarding broadband mapping and data collection.Attachment: McSlarrow_Broadband_Mapping_Testimony_05.17.07.pdf (26 KB)Publication Type: Testimony

11/9/2005
Insight President & CEO Michael Willner Testifies Regarding House "BITS" Draft LegislationEmail this Document
Abstract: Michael S. Willner, President and CEO of Insight Communications, today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet regarding the draft "BITS" (Broadband Internet Transmission Services) legislation. A copy of the testimony is attached.Attachment: willner_testimony_11-09-05.pdf (56 KB)Publication Type: Testimony

7/21/2003
Testimony of Sachs to Subcommittee on the Regulatory Status of Broadband ServicesEmail this Document
Abstract: NCTA President & CEO Robert Sachs testifies to the House Energy And Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet on the Regulatory Status of Broadband Services.Attachment: RJSTest721.pdf (23 KB)Publication Type: Testimony

White Papers


12/18/2008
The Impact of Broadband on Senior CitizensEmail this Document
Abstract: This White Paper from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recommends support for broadband deployment as well as educating seniors on the usefulness of broadband and expanding their options for getting online.Attachment: Impact_of_Broadband_on_Seniors_12.18.08.pdf (349 KB)Publication Type: White Paper
If you have questions, please contact: Rob Stoddard / Brian Dietz / Joy Sims, NCTA Communications & Public Affairs at 202-222-2350.