NCTA Extends President & CEO Michael Powell’s Contract
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has extended the contract of President & CEO Michael Powell for three years. Powell originally joined NCTA in 2011 and serves as the cable industry’s leading advocate, spokesperson, and representative in its relationship with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the FCC, and other federal agencies. During his tenure so far at NCTA, in addition to tackling some of the most prominent policy issues that the communications and content industries have ever faced, Powell has guided a strategic restructuring and rebranding to modernize NCTA so it remains
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the White House Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America
“As the nation’s leading broadband industry, we applaud the Administration’s proposal to invest in new infrastructure – including the potential to expand broadband to unserved homes in rural communities – that can support a growing economy and provide new opportunities for all Americans. Unlike our congested roads, crumbling bridges and failing power grid, our nation’s broadband infrastructure is an American success story which powers an internet economy that is second to none. American consumers have witnessed enormous advances in the speed and reach of wired and wireless internet networks
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Broadband Infrastructure Resolutions
“NCTA welcomes the committee’s continued interest in broadband infrastructure and in designing federal policies that promote investment and technological neutrality. We look forward to working with all members of the committee in 2018 on policies that treat all competitors fairly and that help extend the reach of broadband into unserved areas.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Congressional Passage of the Tax Reform Bill
“We congratulate the President and Congressional leadership on the passage of historic tax reform. Notwithstanding that the United States currently has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, NCTA’s member companies for decades have been investing hundreds of billions of dollars, creating jobs in communities across America, building robust broadband networks, and creating and delivering the best TV content in the world. This tax reform legislation will incentivize our members and other industries to increase investment and innovation, resulting in more infrastructure, job creation and
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Rep. Nadler as New Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee
“Congratulations to Rep. Jerry Nadler on his election to be Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee. We look forward to working with Rep. Nadler on issues that will promote intellectual property, investment and innovation for the benefit of American consumers.”
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the FCC’s Action to Restore Light-Touch Regulation to the Internet
“Today’s FCC action rightly restores the light-touch approach to government regulation of the internet that has fostered the development of a vibrant, open and innovative platform. For decades, America’s internet service providers have delivered an open internet – allowing consumers to enjoy the lawful internet content and applications of their choosing. Nothing in this decision alters that commitment – ISPs have stated repeatedly that they do not and will not block, throttle or unfairly discriminate in how internet traffic is delivered. “We cannot reach for the future with regulation from the
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding FCC Chairman Pai’s “Restoring Internet Freedom” Draft Order
“We fully support Chairman Pai’s effort to restore the ‘light touch’ regulatory approach that proved so successful in driving the growth and development of our internet economy. In 2015, the FCC unjustifiably departed from two decades of bipartisan consensus and imposed 1930s-era, utility-style regulation on the internet. It did so without any evidence that ISPs were degrading or interfering with internet access. And unless corrected, this unprecedented shift risks stifling innovation, costing jobs, and casting a pall over the investment needed to drive the rapid expansion of next-generation
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Finance Committee Passage of the Tax Reform Bill
“We applaud the Senate Finance Committee’s effort to approve a comprehensive tax reform bill that will make our tax system fairer and more competitive. Importantly, we welcome the Committee’s proposal to permanently lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, in addition to improvements made to the expensing language, the retention of the advertising deduction, and a “thin cap” approach to interest deductibility. For decades, the cable industry has been creating jobs in communities all over America by investing hundreds of billions of dollars to build robust broadband networks and create the
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding House Ways & Means Vote on Tax Reform Bill
“Today, the House Ways & Means Committee voted out of committee a comprehensive tax reform bill that is a welcome first step in making our tax system fairer and more competitive. We commend the Committee on their proposal to lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, as well as the proposed changes to interest deduction using the thin cap method, and the retention of the advertising deduction, all of which are crucial to our industry. The cable industry supports 2.9 million workers across America and has invested more than $400 billion in high-speed broadband networks and groundbreaking TV
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding Confirmation of David Redl to Head NTIA
“We congratulate David Redl on his well-deserved confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA. We look forward to working with David and the Administration on important broadband and spectrum policy issues that will enable us to connect even more Americans to the internet and ensure that all consumers can participate in our global economy.”