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Cable's Value - Related Publications


Media Releases


1/4/2007
NCTA ASKS FCC TO CORRECT 2005 CABLE PRICE REPORTAbstract: NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin asking the Commission to correct a number of inaccuracies in the recently released 2005 Cable Price Report. Attachment: Martin_Pricing_Letter_01.04.07.pdf (55 KB)Publication Type: Media Release

Statements


2/1/2007
STATEMENT OF BRIAN DIETZ, VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS, NCTA, REGARDING COMMENTS ON CABLE PRICING AT SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT HEARING ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUESAbstract: FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin, in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee, made comments reflecting an outdated, incomplete and wholly inaccurate analysis not reflecting the realities of today's marketplace, where consumers enjoy more competition, greater choice and better services than ever before.Publication Type: Statement

12/20/2006
STATEMENT OF KYLE MCSLARROW, PRESIDENT & CEO, NCTA, REGARDING FCC ADOPTION OF CABLE PRICING SURVEY AND VIDEO FRANCHISING REGULATIONSAbstract: The FCC’s pricing survey fails to account for the benefits of bundled pricing, its favorable impact on cable prices, and the greatly increased value of cable services in a digital world. On video franchising, it appears that the FCC pared back some of the more troubling proposals that had been floated in recent days.Publication Type: Statement

Miscellaneous Publications


2/2/2009
The Proper Measure of Cable's ValueAbstract: This fact sheet puts the pricing issue in context by showing how the quantity of channels, content and value increased dramatically over time; how bundles are delivering cost savings and top quality; and how the prices for cable’s competitors are rising at a faster rate.Publication Type: Miscellaneous Publication

Regulatory Filings


1/4/2007
NCTA Letter 01/04/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection & Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regulation sent to Chairman Martin; MB Docket No. 02-266Attachment: 010407 92-266 Martin Pricing Letter.pdf (54 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

12/14/2004
NCTA Supplemental Reply Comments 12/14/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Supplemental Reply Comments re: Revisions to Cable Television Rate Regulations, urging the FCC to adopt the limited procedural refinements to maintain the streamlined network upgrade option and to reject the NATOA Report; MB Docket No. 02-144Attachment: 121404_02-144_SuppReplies.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

9/10/2004
NCTA Ex Parte 09/10/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte re: Revisions to Cable Television Rate Regulations, discussing the procedures associated with, and costs imposed on, cable operators filing effective competition petitions; MB Docket No. 02-144.Attachment: 091004_02-144_exparte.pdf (188 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

5/20/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 05/20/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Tier Buy-Through Complaint, supporting the argument that there is no factual/legal/policy basis to find that Cox has violated the tier buy-through prohibition and that the FCC should deny CAC's complaint; CSR-6313-B Attachment: 052004_CSR_6313-B_Reply.pdf (45 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

4/30/2004
NCTA Comments 04/30/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Tier Buy-Through Complaint, urging the FCC to reject the complaint filed by the Cable Advisory Council of Enfield, CT, against Cox Comm., claiming Cox violated the tier buy-through provision by charging a "digital gateway" fee; CSR-6313-B. Attachment: 043004_CSR6313B_Comments.pdf (604 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing

Talking Points


3/10/2009
Cable Offers Increasing Value For ConsumersEmail this Document
Abstract: Cable’s bundled package of voice, video and broadband offers customers a greater value at lower cost.Attachment: Cable's Value for Consumers-January 2009.pdf (31 KB)Publication Type: Talking Points
If you have questions, please contact: Rob Stoddard / Brian Dietz / Joy Sims, NCTA Communications & Public Affairs at 202-222-2350.