Publication Type: Statement
Date: 9/29/2008CONTACT: Rob Stoddard/Brian Dietz, 202-222-2350
(Background: After the Senate on Friday approved S. 1492, the “Broadband Data Improvement Act,” the House passed it today on unanimous consent).
“We applaud the Congress for approving this important legislation which will enable policymakers to have a much clearer picture about the state of broadband in America. Improved data about the availability and speed of all broadband offerings will help accomplish the important goal of universal broadband for all Americans. As the largest broadband provider in America, our industry will continue to support efforts designed to spur broadband adoption and access in those areas where it currently doesn’t exist.”
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NCTA is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation’s largest broadband provider of high-speed Internet access after investing more than $130 billion to build a two-way interactive network with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to millions of American consumers.