Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding Nomination of Brendan Carr as FCC Commissioner
“We congratulate Brendan Carr on his well-deserved nomination as FCC Commissioner. With his impressive public and private sector experience, Brendan is steeped in the important issues that the FCC will tackle in the coming years. We urge Congress to act quickly on his nomination and look forward to working with Brendan and the entire Commission on policies that will promote marketplace investment and innovation for the benefit of American consumers.”
Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of Vishal Amin to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
“We applaud the Senate Judiciary Committee for approving the nomination of Vishal Amin to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Vishal brings significant expertise to this role, and will be a strong leader in promoting and protecting the intellectual property created in America. We hope the entire Senate moves swiftly to confirm his appointment.”
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding News that Jessica Rosenworcel will be Renominated as FCC Commissioner
“We congratulate Jessica Rosenworcel on the news that she will be renominated as FCC Commissioner and look forward to welcoming her back to the Commission. During her first term as Commissioner, Jessica proved to be an outstanding public servant who championed policies that enable American consumers to benefit from the tremendous changes taking place in the communications and technology marketplace. We share Jessica’s passion for promoting policies that close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans, especially students, have access to the many benefits that the internet offers.”
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding FCC Approval of the “Restoring Internet Freedom” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
“Today’s action appropriately begins the agency’s efforts to restore a modern regulatory framework that will promote internet freedom and ensure that the internet continues to grow, thrive and remain accessible to every American. We firmly believe that forcing outdated public utility regulation on dynamic internet networks is both misguided and harmful for future expansion, innovation and availability of this important technology. “Despite the hyperbolic claims, consumers realize that public utility regulation is not net neutrality. The cable industry has supported and delivered an open
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the Nomination of Vishal Amin as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
“We applaud the nomination of Vishal Amin as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and support the Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision to proceed with consideration of his appointment. We look forward to working with him and the Administration on ways to continue promoting and protecting the incredible creative intellectual property that is created in America."
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding the Nomination of David Redl as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA
“David Redl is an exceptional choice to serve as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA, and we encourage Congress to quickly act on his nomination. David has been immersed in telecommunications policy for years and brings significant knowledge and expertise to the important issues that NTIA will tackle in the coming years. We look forward to working with David and the Administration to continue charting a course that enables America to remain a global internet and communications leader.”
Majority of Americans Says Internet Should be Lightly Regulated and not a Public Utility, New Survey Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A majority of Americans says that the government should employ a “light touch” when regulating the internet and that reliance on an “public utility” model of regulation is not appropriate for the growth and development of dynamic broadband networks, according to a new study by Morning Consult, released today by the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Both Democrats and Republicans agree that regulating the internet like a public utility negatively impacts ongoing investment and innovation in broadband networks according to this online survey of 2,194 registered
Tom Rutledge Reelected Chairman of NCTA Board, Other NCTA Board Members Elected
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tom Rutledge, Chairman & CEO of Charter Communications, was reelected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on April 26, 2017 in Washington, D.C. In addition, the following officers were reelected for a second one-year term: Pat Esser, President, Cox Communications, as Vice Chairman; and John Skipper, President, ESPN, and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks, as Secretary. Elected for a first term as Treasurer was Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and EVP, Comcast Corporation. Other
NCTA Statement Regarding FCC Chairman Pai's Speech on the Future of Internet Regulation
Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association “We welcome Chairman’s Pai’s announcement that he intends to reverse the prior FCC’s flawed decision that forced heavy-handed public utility regulation on today’s dynamic internet networks. Restoring the FCC’s traditional bipartisan ‘light-touch’ approach will reestablish a better framework to advance consumer protection and to support the continued growth and expansion of internet networks throughout America. “Reversing the classification of internet services will not change the commitment of cable ISPs
U.S. Cable Industry Contributes More Than 2.9 Million Jobs and $421 Billion to the Economy, New Study Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. cable industry supports more than 2.9 million U.S. jobs representing a total economic impact of more than $421 billion in 2016, according to a new study by Bortz Media and Sports Group, Inc. released today by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. An executive summary of the report, an interactive map showing the economic impact by state, and complete study results are available at www.ncta.com/impact. “Whether it's building the powerful broadband networks that are transforming our lives or creating the award-winning TV that is entertaining us, this industry