Newsroom Category: Press Release

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Announced Departure

“We thank Chairman Wheeler for his service to the American people as leader of the Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Wheeler has presided over the Commission during a period of significant change and exciting innovation in the communications marketplace. Chairman Wheeler’s mantra from the beginning of his tenure has been ‘competition, competition, competition’ and he should be proud that American consumers are enjoying the benefits of today’s vibrant and highly competitive video and broadband sectors.”

Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, Regarding Rep. Walden’s Selection as Next Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee

“We congratulate Rep. Walden on his selection as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the upcoming Congress. Chairman Walden is a thoughtful policymaker with extensive experience and deep knowledge of issues surrounding telecommunications, technology and other important sectors of the U.S. economy. We look forward to working Chairman Walden and the full Committee on a productive agenda that encourages private capital investment, supports ongoing innovation and promotes the growth of our national economy.”

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding The 2016 Election Results

“We congratulate President-elect Trump, as well as all the returning and newly elected Members of Congress. As the transition to a new Administration gets underway, we look forward to participating in a constructive and robust discussion about policies that will continue to make America a global technology and entertainment leader. The internet and television industry is a critical sector of America’s economy and we will continue our track record of healthy investment and inspired innovations that connect, inform and entertain millions of American consumers.”

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding Today’s FCC Action on ISP Privacy Rules

“The Commission’s decision to break with the FTC’s proven privacy framework in favor of a cobbled-together approach that abandons principles of fair competition is profoundly disappointing. Instead of creating a consistent and uniform approach to privacy that consumers can easily understand, today’s result speaks more to regulatory opportunism than reasoned policy. We strongly agree with the bipartisan Commissioners’ comments that the federal government should develop a common approach to online privacy, as there is no lawful, factual or sound policy basis to justify a discriminatory approach

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Privacy Proposal

"The Chairman’s Fact Sheet describes a regime that departs from the FTC’s proven sensitivity-based approach to consumer privacy in several key respects. Specifically, in its treatment of web browsing data and first party marketing of ISP services, the FCC departs from past FTC practice in ways that violate principles of fair competition and deny consumers the benefit of a consistent approach to online privacy protection. If the Chairman insists on advancing this approach, we would hope that his fellow commissioners would ‘opt-out’ and seek a result more faithful to the FTC’s proven framework

NCTA Foundation Announces Partnerships to Strengthen Technology-Based Community Programs

Foundation is Providing $325,000 in Grants to Help Three Community-Based Non-Profits Significantly Expand Their Reach Washington, DC – In a first of its kind announcement, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association announced that its foundation is providing $325,000 in grants to three Washington, DC-area community non-profits to deliver technology-charged opportunities for personal growth and development, for local families and young people. At an event today at its headquarters, the NCTA Foundation unveiled partnerships with BUILD Metro DC, Byte Back, Inc. and A Wider Circle. The grant

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding The FCC Pulling Set-Top Box Item from Today's Meeting Agenda

“We are pleased that the FCC has chosen to delay consideration of its set-top box item, and hope that additional time will lead to meaningful public review and comment on any newly-crafted proposal under consideration. Our industry is committed to a future where viewers have the freedom to watch their favorite shows on a wide variety of tablets, streaming consoles, smartphones and other connected devices. We will continue our efforts to innovate in the marketplace to expand consumer choice, promote market innovation, protect the rights of content holders, and respect consumer privacy.”

Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Wi-Fi Alliance LTE-U Testing Plan

"Today the Wi-Fi Alliance released a plan for testing whether a LTE-U device shares fairly without disrupting consumers' Wi-Fi devices. This test plan represents a year of hard work by the Wi-Fi Alliance and by a diverse group of industry stakeholders, all of whom made significant compromises to reach a final result based on sound engineering principles. Although the details of test plan execution at each lab remain important, NCTA urges the FCC to rely on test results that implement the Wi-Fi Alliance plan in its entirety in deciding whether to approve LTE-U devices."

Announcing NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

New NCTA Brand Projects Unity, Partnership and Energy (Washington, D.C.) – NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell announced today that the association has launched a modernized brand that better reflects the makeup of the industry that NCTA represents and the consumer services its members deliver. The new brand and descriptor is “NCTA – The Internet & Television Association” and will be the association’s formal name in all aspects of its public image. “NCTA represents members that are building the world’s most powerful technology platform and creating the exciting content and services that