STATEMENT OF NCTA REGARDING PASSAGE OF THE SANDY ACT
“NCTA applauds Ranking Member Pallone and the Members of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee for approval of The Security Access to Networks in Disasters, or SANDy Act. The legislation recognizes the role the cable industry plays in keeping Americans informed, safe and connected. We especially commend Congressman Pallone for taking lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy’s devastation and updating the law so that the country may better respond to future natural disasters.”
INTX 2016 Breaks Out with TED Session, Special Showcases, and Super Sessions
Washington, D.C. — INTX: The Internet & Television Expo 2016 (INTX) breaks new ground today with the announcement of a partnership with TED Conferences, LLC, as well as a line-up of blue-ribbon speakers for all-new INTX Super Sessions; and three special showcases for cutting-edge technology and services on The Marketplace exhibit floor – Disrupted Reality, It’s All TV, and Watch TV Now Gallery. INTX is the signature annual event for media and entertainment industries. Produced by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), this year’s show will run from Monday May 16 through
Statement of NCTA Regarding the Verizon – INCOMPAS Special Access Proposal
“The ‘principles’ suggested by Verizon — INCOMPAS seem at odds with sound economics and a policy of promoting market-driven, facilities-based competition. Cable operators are new entrants in the business services market, and are investing heavily in building their own facilities to serve business customers. They are providing precisely the type of facilities-based competition that the Chairman has praised. The FCC should reject any call to impose new, onerous regulations on an industry that is stepping up to offer meaningful choices to business customers. The FCC will not achieve competition
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding GAO Study on Impact of the FCC's Set-Top Box NPRM
"I applaud Chairman Walden and Rep. Clarke for calling upon the FCC to study the impact of the FCC's Set-Top Box NPRM on minority programmers. Rep. Clarke, a stalwart champion of promoting minority program diversity and ownership, has consistently raised this issue with the FCC. I share the congresswoman's frustration that the FCC's intent to fast-track the proposal is dismissive of her concerns based purely upon supposition and not facts. Joining forces with Chairman Walden, who has consistently focused on the importance of cost/benefit analysis at the FCC, represents a strong bipartisan
Big Names from Business, Media, Entertainment Take Center Stage at INTX 2016
LeVar Burton, Pete Cashmore, Brian Roberts, John Stankey, Nigel Eccles and Others to Speak Washington, D.C. — Leading executives, journalists, and entertainers representing a broad spectrum in the worlds of Internet and Television will make headline appearances this May at the Internet & Television Expo (INTX) 2016, the signature annual event for media and entertainment industries. Produced by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), this year’s show will run from Monday May 16 through Wednesday May 18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Among the many General
STATEMENT OF NCTA REGARDING FCC’S ACTIONS TO MODERNIZE THE LIFELINE PROGRAM
"We commend the FCC’s actions today to modernize the Lifeline program to support broadband. The cable industry has long been a leader in providing affordable broadband service to low-income Americans and continues to work with private partners to expand digital literacy and overcome adoption barriers. Streamlined Lifeline provider requirements will encourage robust participation, offering eligible low-income consumers increased options among plans and providers, while enabling the FCC to provide sufficient oversight of the program to combat waste, fraud and abuse. The FCC’s update to the
Statement of NCTA Regarding FCC Action on Privacy Rules
"Today’s FCC action unfortunately mistakes a good headline for actual headway in advancing consistent standards of privacy protection and fair competition. Under the FCC's proposal, ISPs would have far more onerous requirements than the ones imposed on other large online entities that have access to a wider range of user information than ISPs. Recently, a cross-section of the broadband industry put forward a technology-neutral privacy framework guided by principles of transparency, data security, and consumer choice. In contrast, today’s FCC proposal will only lead to greater consumer
Ten Cable Industry Leaders Recognized with 2016 NCTA Vanguard Awards
Kristin Dolan of Cablevision Systems Corp., Rob Marcus of Time Warner Cable, and Steve Miron of Bright House Networks Head the List of This Year’s Honorees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ten cable industry executives spanning all aspects of the cable and telecommunications industry will be recognized for their significant contributions to industry success, with NCTA Vanguard Awards at the Internet & Television Expo (INTX) in Boston in May. Heading the list and receiving the Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership will be Kristin Dolan, Chief Operating Officer, Cablevision Systems Corporation; Robert
Statement of NCTA Regarding Privacy Rules Proposed Today by FCC Chairman Wheeler
“We are disappointed by Chairman Wheeler's apparent decision to propose prescriptive rules on ISPs that are at odds with the requirements imposed on other large online entities. As the full Commission considers further action, we hope that it will engage in a more sober assessment – one guided by facts and not demonstrably false claims and fears – to promote an approach that will ensure greater consistency in consumer privacy protection and fair competition among all Internet participants.”
STATEMENT OF NCTA REGARDING SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE MOBILE NOW ACT
"We appreciate the efforts by members of the Senate Commerce Committee, including the leadership of Senators Thune, Nelson, Schatz, Moran, Booker and Gardner, to address the growing need for more unlicensed spectrum as part of the MOBILE NOW Act. In today's connected age, demand for unlicensed technologies like wi-fi will continue to grow, making it even more important for policymakers to develop long-term plans that will promote economic growth and meet America's future needs for Internet connectivity.”