Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Introduction of the American Broadband Buildout Act
“We welcome the introduction of the American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019 and share Senators Collins and Jones’ goal of rural broadband deployment through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed broadband networks to those communities that are not yet connected. In particular, we appreciate the legislation’s emphasis on directing funds to areas that need them the most, as well as a requirement for the FCC to immediately improve its fixed broadband maps at a sub-census block level. We look forward to partnering with Senators Collins and Jones on solutions that will close the
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Introduction of SPECTRUM NOW
“NCTA welcomes the bipartisan, bicameral introduction of SPECTRUM NOW by Senators Wicker and Schatz and Representatives Matsui and Guthrie. Importantly, the bill sets up a process to consider unlicensed sharing in specific federal spectrum bands that cannot be auctioned. NCTA applauds this approach, which could help ensure that our nation’s spectrum resources are put to their highest and best use.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
“Robocalls have become a scourge on our daily lives causing many Americans to simply stop answering their phones. This is why we welcome the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden to introduce the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. This legislation along with efforts by the FCC to combat robocalls are critical to protecting consumers from this nuisance.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019
“Maintaining strong, risk-based cybersecurity standards is paramount for effective business and government operations. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 wisely directs OMB to heed the outcome of a review process currently underway at NIST when making IoT purchasing decisions. The requirements in this bill will have a positive ripple effect throughout the ecosystem since the government is such a large purchaser and user of IoT devices. We applaud Senators Gardner, Warner, Johnson and Peters for meaningfully improving and navigating this legislation through the Senate
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Introduction of the Broadband DATA Act
“To advance our goal in making high-speed internet service available to all Americans, we need better broadband maps that can help target resources more efficiently to unserved areas. The bipartisan Broadband DATA Act would meaningfully advance this interest, moving away from census block reporting and allowing providers to utilize shapefiles that more clearly identify served and unserved areas. We applaud Senators Wicker, Peters, Thune and Klobuchar for bringing a vast array of stakeholders together and producing this thoughtful, bipartisan legislation.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Today’s FCC Action to Modernize Leased Access Rules
“Today’s vibrant, hyper-competitive, and increasingly internet-connected video marketplace supports an ever-growing range of pathways for content producers to reach consumers. But while the marketplace has moved into the 21st Century, the regulatory framework is still a relic of the past. That is why we applaud the Commission’s decision to modernize its leased access rules and to recognize the increased constitutional scrutiny they warrant. We encourage the Commission to continue finding ways to clear away dated regulatory underbrush in today’s dynamic marketplace.”
Pat Esser Elected Chairman and FOX Entertainment’s Charlie Collier Joins NCTA Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications, Inc., was reelected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on May 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. In addition, the following officers were reelected: Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and Senior EVP, Comcast Corporation, as Vice Chairman; Gary Shorman, President & CEO, Eagle Communications, as Treasurer; and Bob Bakish, President & CEO, Viacom, Inc., as Secretary. Other Board elections included: At-Large System Director: Ron Duncan, CEO & Co
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Passage of the TRACED Act
“As abusive robocalls continue to flood our phones, we applaud the Senate on passage of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, and commend the bipartisan leadership of Senators Thune and Markey. The TRACED Act is an important step to help alleviate Illegal robocalls, and keep consumers safe from scammers.”
Energy Initiative on Home Internet Devices Named Environmental Leader’s Project of the Year
Arlington, VA, May 16, 2019 – Environmental Leader, a leading daily trade publication covering energy, environmental and sustainability news, presented its 2019 Project of the Year award to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA – The Internet & Television Association for leading the voluntary agreement to increase the energy efficiency of consumer internet equipment. The judges cited the initiative’s successful results and establishment of an effective alternative to traditional regulation that’s better suited for fast-moving industries. “The Project of the Year Award recognizes
NCTA Comment Regarding Introduction of The LIFT America Act
“We welcome introduction of The LIFT America Act and share Chairman Pallone’s goal of improving our national infrastructure through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed broadband networks to those communities that are not yet connected. In particular, we appreciate the legislation’s reliance on reverse auctions as an efficient and technologically neutral means of distributing support and its attention to significant disparities in rates for pole attachments that thwart deployment and fair competition. We look forward to consideration of these issues and to partnering with the