Newsroom Category: Press Release

NCTA Statement Regarding Introduction of the Broadband Data Improvement Act

“In order to identify and connect those Americans who do not have access to broadband internet service, we must improve the data that makes up the federal broadband map. By moving away from the current census block approach to one that utilizes shapefiles plus crowdsourcing, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 would more clearly identify served and unserved areas and will put the Commission on the surest path to significant mapping improvements in the shortest timeframe. We applaud Sens. Capito, Schatz, Moran and Tester for introducing this important bipartisan legislation and look

NCTA Statement Regarding FCC Chairman Pai’s Remarks About the 5.9 Ghz Spectrum Band

“We welcome Chairman Pai’s call for action that would take a fresh look at the 5.9 Ghz band and consider how to best supercharge America’s Wi-Fi networks. As we’ve noted, the 5.9 Ghz band is the best spectrum band available that can help fulfill our promise of delivering gigabit Wi-Fi and move us closer to achieving the important national goal of delivering ubiquitous broadband to all Americans.”

Annual Cable Industry Fly-In Brings Hundreds to Washington for Meetings with Congress

Washington, D.C. – Over 200 cable industry executives from across the U.S. are in Washington this week to meet with members of Congress to highlight local projects and discuss how the industry and policymakers can continue to make America a global internet leader. The fly-in is part of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association’s annual Key Contact Conference which connects industry representatives with legislators to highlight the impact cable makes in communities across America. Issues that will be highlighted include: The industry’s investments to bring ultra-fast broadband to all corners

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Leadership Changes at NTIA

“We would like to thank David Redl for his service to NTIA and the American people, especially his efforts to engage with all industries in the development of a comprehensive national spectrum strategy. Diane Rinaldo brings extensive technology policy experience to her role as Acting Director and we are confident that NTIA, under her leadership, will continue its important mission of ensuring that America remains a 21st century global economic leader."

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Introduction of the Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019

“With the internet becoming such an essential part of our lives, ensuring that every American in every community has access to a robust broadband network is vitally important. That is why NCTA and its member companies support government programs which provide funding to build these networks in unserved areas. But with up to three federal government agencies spending billions of dollars annually on these programs, real coordination and information sharing among these agencies is critical to ensure that funding is directed to where it is needed most, fund recipients are held accountable, and

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Passage of the “Save the Internet Act”

“Today’s House vote was a disappointing wrong turn that will only lead to a dead end. Consumers should be frustrated that House Democratic leadership has chosen to pursue a partisan path which will ultimately fail to deliver the net neutrality protections that every stakeholder agrees is important. Despite this setback, our industry remains committed to working on a bipartisan solution and hopes that the end of this political exercise will clear the way for more thoughtful and sincere efforts to protect consumers without outdated and burdensome overregulation.”

NCTA, CTIA and USTelecom Urge House Leadership to Reject H.R. 1644

Washington, D.C. – The CEO’s of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, CTIA, and USTelecom – The Broadband Association today sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, and House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden urging them to reject H.R. 1644, the “Save the Internet Act.” The associations call for bipartisan net neutrality legislation that ensures an open internet and delivers enduring protections for consumers seamlessly across the entire internet ecosystem, without

Jared Sher to Join NCTA Advocacy Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Jared Sher to its Legal & Regulatory Affairs team, effective April 15, 2019. Sher replaces the recently retired Jill Luckett and will serve as Chief Counsel, Program Network Policy & Deputy General Counsel, plus be a member of NCTA’s Senior Staff team. Sher will join NCTA following The Walt Disney Company's purchase of 21st Century Fox, where he worked since 2012 in increasingly senior roles, most recently as Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. He previously was Counsel and

Radhika Bhat and Jamie Houton Join NCTA Advocacy Team

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Radhika Bhat to its Legal & Regulatory Affairs team and Jamie Houton to its Government Relations team. Bhat will serve as Vice President and Associate General Counsel and joins NCTA from the law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. where she was an Associate since 2015. She previously worked as an Associate for Arent Fox LLP from 2012 – 2015 and earned a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. Houton will serve