Publication Type: Statement
Date: 9/1/2010Contact: Rob Stoddard/Brian Dietz 202-222-2350
“We remain strong in our belief that
there is a reasonable path forward to establish a framework that preserves a
free and open Internet, protects consumers, and encourages the investment and
innovation needed to deploy next-generation broadband networks and new products
and services on the Internet. We will continue to work constructively with the
Commission, Congress and other stakeholders to accomplish this goal. The public
notice issued today raises important and complex issues and we will provide our
input.”
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, serving more than 41 million customers, after investing more than $160 billion to build a two-way interactive network with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to more than 22 million American consumers.