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end of this political exercise will clear the way for more thoughtful and sincere efforts to protect consumers without outdated and burdensome overregulation.”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
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Commerce Committee Passage of the TRACED Act
“Combatting illegal robocalls is a serious and complex problem. NCTA appreciates the bipartisan leadership of Senators Thune and Markey on the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to keep consumers safe from scammers. We look forward to working with other members on full Senate passage.”
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
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Subcommittee Markup of H.R. 1644, “The Save the Internet Act of 2019”
“With today’s action, the subcommittee has stubbornly insisted on a partisan path that leads to a dead end. The result of allergically resisting a bipartisan approach to resolving this decades-old issue is that consumers will fail to receive the net neutrality protections that are generally accepted and industry will not get the certainty it needs to invest more boldly. Those that profit from sustained controversy are the only real winners. The issue is simple. There is a real path to bipartisan compromise on a set of strong, enforceable net neutrality rules, but any approach is doomed that
ACA, CTIA, NCTA and USTelecom Statement on Proposal to Delay Litigation Against Vermont Internet Bill and Executive Order
BACKGROUND: Vermont and ACA, CTIA, NCTA and USTelecom – representing America’s broadband providers – have today agreed to propose a delay in federal court litigation against Vermont's internet bill while the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals continues consideration of Mozilla Corporation v. Federal Communications Commission. Vermont has also agreed not to enforce its net neutrality statute or executive order until that case is resolved. The following statement is for attribution to ACA, CTIA, NCTA and USTelecom: “Vermont’s decision not to enforce its statute and executive order regulating the
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the “Save the Internet Act of 2019”
“We are disappointed that Democratic leaders would ignore growing calls for bipartisan action, and instead advance a highly controversial, partisan proposal that puts the internet under heavy-handed government control. Despite significant interest in Congress, our industry, and across America in pursuing legislation that would codify core net neutrality rules and promote internet growth, this latest approach forcing Title II regulation back on the internet offers no such hope. The internet does not need saving. To the contrary, it is thriving, with wireless companies investing in advanced 5G
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the Passing of Former Rep. John Dingell
“We join with the nation in mourning the passing of Rep. John Dingell, a dear friend who will be remembered as one of America’s greatest public servants. A World War II veteran and the longest-serving member of Congress, Rep. Dingell dedicated his entire life to serving our country and did so with dignity, honor and grace. Throughout his tenure on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Dingell was passionate and direct, but always fair and a man of his word. We will miss Rep. Dingell but his outsized legacy will remain for decades to come.”