Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on the FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Band Vote
“Today’s unanimous pro-consumer action by the Commission proposing to designate a portion of the 5.9 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use is an important step toward ensuring that America’s Wi-Fi networks are able to unleash gigabit speeds and keep up with the tremendous consumer demand for connectivity at home and on the go. This item demonstrates the FCC’s commitment to a balanced spectrum policy which will facilitate the deployment of next-generation networks, and recognizes the massive economic benefit of unlicensed spectrum. We look forward to working with the Commission on the 5.9 GHz
Mary Beth Murphy Joins NCTA Advocacy Team
Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Mary Beth Murphy to its Legal & Regulatory Affairs team, effective December 2, 2019. Murphy was named Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, and comes to NCTA from Facebook where she was a Public Policy Manager focusing on video, news, and accessibility issues. Additionally, Murphy served more than 23 years with the FCC where she most recently held the title of Deputy Bureau Chief in the Media Bureau, overseeing a wide range of cable, broadcast, and satellite
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on House Passage of the TRACED Act
“Robocalls have been flooding our phones for years, causing many Americans to even stop answering their phones. We applaud House passage of the TRACED Act, and commend the bipartisan leadership of Senator Thune and Congressman Pallone for passing legislation that protects consumers from this daily aggravation. The TRACED Act is an important step to help alleviate Illegal robocalls and keep consumers safe from scammers.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation
“We commend committee passage of this bipartisan legislation that improves our nation’s broadband mapping. As an industry, cable internet providers share Congress’ desire to better identify those areas of the country without broadband service so that we can better target scarce resources to unserved areas where they are most needed. By supporting the FCC’s decision to make common sense improvements to data collection through the integration of ‘shapefile’ data that more accurately reflects provider service areas, we can improve on current results and build a better federal broadband map that
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association on FCC Chairman Pai’s Proposal Regarding the 5.9 GHz Spectrum Band
“We applaud Chairman Pai’s announcement today that the Commission intends to move forward in considering a new plan for 5.9 GHz spectrum band that will chart a constructive path forward in putting these frequencies to better use for consumers. The Chairman’s proposal will enable the fastest gigabit Wi-Fi speeds in America, ensuring that Wi-Fi can keep pace with growing consumer demand and the deployment of next-generation wireless broadband technologies. We also thank Commissioners O’Rielly and Rosenworcel for their tireless efforts in support of unlicensed spectrum, especially enabling Wi-Fi
Technetix Joins NCTA, Sandy Howe Joins NCTA Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Technetix, a global leader in advanced technology products, solutions and services for the broadband cable industry, has joined NCTA – The Internet & Television Association as a new member of the association. In conjunction with its new membership, Sandy Howe, Executive Vice President and President, Americas at Technetix, has been appointed Associate Director on the NCTA Board of Directors. “It is wonderful to welcome such an innovative and forward-thinking company like Technetix to our association,” said Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA. “I am especially happy to
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Greg Walden’s Retirement
“Greg Walden is not only a highly effective and well respected policymaker, but he is a personal friend who I have had the pleasure to work closely with for the past two decades. It is rare to encounter a leader who works as hard as Greg Walden to deeply understand complex policy issues, seek pragmatic and workable solutions, all while maintaining a positive and open-hearted approach to those with whom he works. Greg has been at the forefront at modernizing U.S. communications and spectrum policy, which has secured the United States’ leadership in both the broadband and wireless sectors. The
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Today’s FCC Meeting
“We commend the Commission’s effective competition ruling which recognizes that today’s video marketplace is vibrant and competitive with a multitude of choices and services for consumers to enjoy. We also appreciate the Commission's decision clarifying that VoIP customers should not be required to pay more in 911 fees than customers of legacy voice services.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Introduction of the READI Act
“We applaud the leadership of Sens. Schatz and Thune and Reps. McNerney, Bilirakis, Gabbard and Olson for introduction of the READI Act of 2019 which develops guidance and best practices for how state and local governments can improve emergency alerts, particularly to address the issuance of false alerts. As participants in the nation’s emergency alert system, cable operators appreciate Congress’ efforts to improve coordination between federal and local authorities to ensure consumers receive accurate and relevant emergency and public safety information in their local communities.”
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Today’s U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Decision
“We are gratified by the court’s decision to affirm the FCC’s ‘light touch’ regulatory framework for broadband. As the court affirmed, public utility-style regulation is particularly inapt for a dynamic industry like broadband built on technological innovation and disruption. “As a practical matter, today’s decision will have little impact on consumers’ internet experience. It does nothing to change our industry’s enduring commitment to providing consumers with the same open internet experience that has been delivered for decades. Only Congress can provide permanent, common sense open internet