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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Unnecessary and Unlawful Broadband Regulation Order

"Today’s action is the latest installment of a long-running campaign to establish FCC control of the internet. This is a politically-motivated reversal of prior law, not an exercise in evidence-based rulemaking. There is no evidence of a problem to be solved. "We have a national interest in...

Hanser Joins NCTA’s Legal Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Russ Hanser to its Legal team as Deputy Chief Legal Officer. Hanser joins NCTA from the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he served as NTIA Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development...

Statement of Michael Powell, NCTA President & CEO, Regarding the American Privacy Rights Act

"In today's digital age where our lives increasingly unfold online, it's crucial that consumers have confidence that their personal data will be kept secure and used in line with reasonable expectations. We welcome the arrival of the American Privacy Rights Act, a new bipartisan privacy draft...

Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding the FCC’s April 25 Vote to Reimpose Heavy-Handed Title II Regulation on Broadband Networks

“In the absence of any harm, the FCC is barreling ahead with a backward-looking, unnecessary proposal. Its repeated legal flip-flopping has become a tiresome political ritual unmoored from congressional direction that radically upends what should be a stable regulatory environment. But this time...

Statements of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Actions at Today’s FCC Meeting

Comment on the Section 706 Report “Today’s decision is a missed opportunity for the FCC to acknowledge the substantial and undeniable progress that has been made in deploying broadband to all Americans, and to take credit for its role in that success. “Indeed, just two days ago, the FCC’s own annual...

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Release of the Implementation Plan for the National Spectrum Strategy

“Today's release of the Implementation Plan for the National Spectrum Strategy importantly outlines a schedule and process for new work that will engage all relevant stakeholders in exploring how additional spectrum can be made available for commercial use. The cable industry is confident that a...

February 23, 2024

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Connected Smart Products

“We commend the FCC for establishing the first voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for connected smart products. Cable providers are committed to protecting consumers by maintaining strong cybersecurity practices and enhancing the security of devices connecting to the network. The FCC’s new...

February 01, 2024

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Passage of the Bipartisan Tax Package

“We applaud the House for passage of the bipartisan tax package (H.R. 7024). The cable industry has invested over $310 billion in the past two decades to improve the next-generation broadband platform that is powering the economy and empowering consumers everywhere. As the country targets efforts to...

January 31, 2024

Robert Cantu Joins NCTA’s Technology Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Robert Cantu to its Technology team as Vice President, Cybersecurity and Broadband Technology. He brings to NCTA over 25 years of distinguished experience in transformative architectural and cybersecurity...

January 10, 2024

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Introduction of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

“With more than 22 million American households now relying on it, the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is vital to bridging the digital divide, and we must ensure it continues to receive funding. We thank Sens. Welch, Vance, Rosen and Cramer and Reps. Fitzpatrick, Clarke, Lawler...