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Media Releases


6/13/2002
NCTA STATEMENT ON FCC ACTION REGARDING PROGRAM ACCESSAbstract: NCTA STATEMENT ON FCC ACTION REGARDING PROGRAM ACCESSPublication Type: Media Release

Regulatory Filings


4/30/2009
NCTA Letter 04/30/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter responding to Verizon's letter of April 22, 2009; WC Docket No. 07-244, MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198Attachment: 043009 07-244 letter.pdf (52 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

1/4/2008
NCTA Comments 01/04/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Review of the Commission's Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements, urging the FCC not to expand the program access rules, and instead, should promote regulatory parity by establishing a process by which cable operators can seek relief from these rules; MB Docket No. 07-198Attachment: 010408 07-198 comments.pdf (79 KB)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

11/6/2007
NCTA Letter 11/06/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Leased Commercial Access: Development of Competition & Diversity in Video Programming Distribution & Carriage, Joint Letter with Media Access Project; 07-42Attachment: 110607 07-42 Ex parte.pdf (11 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

10/12/2007
NCTA Reply Comments 10/12/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Leased Commercial Access, Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution and Carriage, arguing that the leased access and program access provisions are working and that rule changes would be unwise and raise serious constitutional concerns; MB Docket No. 07-42Attachment: 101207 07-42 Replies.pdf (84 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

9/11/2007
NCTA Comments 09/11/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Leased Commercial Access, Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution and Carriage, arguing that the FCC should not modify its rules to impose additional obligations on cable operators; MB Docket No. 07-42Attachment: 091107 07-42 comments.pdf (66 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

4/16/2007
NCTA Reply Comments 04/16/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act, Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition, reiterating that the rules already ensure expedited consideraton of compla...Attachment: 041607 07-29 Replies.pdf (55 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

4/2/2007
NCTA Comments 04/02/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act: Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition, arguing that the prohibition on exclusive contracts between cable-owned program ...Attachment: 040207 07-29 comments.pdf (141 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

Talking Points


1/31/2009
The Existing Program Access Rules Are Working as IntendedEmail this Document
Abstract: The exclusion of terrestrial program services from the program access provision of the 1992 Cable Act is not a “loophole” in need of closing. Rather, it is a well-considered expression of Congress’s desire to limit the extent to which program access regulation interferes with the pro-competitive exercise of contractual rights.Attachment: Program Access - Terrestrial Exemption-January 2009.pdf (30 KB)Publication Type: Talking Points
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