Publication Type: Statement
Date: 3/3/2009CONTACT: Rob Stoddard/Brian Dietz, 202-222-2350
“We congratulate Julius Genachowski on his nomination as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He is an excellent choice, and combines the policy savvy and real-world experience that will be necessary to confront both the challenges and opportunities presented at a time of incredible change sweeping the media, communications and technology marketplace. We look forward to working with Julius and the entire Commission as they seek to chart a course that contributes to our economic recovery and benefits all Americans.”
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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.