Broadband, Tech & Wireless Associations Offer Consensus Privacy Framework to FCC
Today, NCTA and four other trade associations sent a proposal to FCC Chairman Wheeler setting forth guidelines and principles for the FCC to consider as it moves forward with a rulemaking on broadband privacy. This consensus privacy framework will protect consumer privacy in a way that is consistent with other privacy laws that apply to other companies in the Internet ecosystem. This framework includes principles on four separate areas: transparency, respect for context and consumer choice, data security, and data breach notifications. As the FCC considers each of these areas, the FCC should
APTS, PBS and NCTA Statement Regarding Renewal of 2005 Public Television Digital Cable Carriage Agreement
WASHINGTON – February 24, 2016 – America's Public Television Stations (APTS) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) announced on Sunday the renewal of their historic 2005 Public Television Digital Cable Carriage Agreement with the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). The renewal of this agreement ensures that local public television stations' multicast digital programming will be carried on cable systems serving the vast majority of the nation's cable subscribers. "This agreement benefits the millions of public television viewers who receive this programming over cable,"
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell on the Death of Dan Brenner, former Senior Vice President, Law & Public Policy, NCTA
“We have just been notified that our beloved friend and former colleague Dan Brenner died last night in Los Angeles after being struck by an automobile while crossing the street. The people of Los Angeles have lost a great judge, and the public policy community has lost a great friend and colleague. Dan’s insightful knowledge of telecommunications law made him a formidable force in public policy during his years leading the Legal Department at NCTA. A prominent and distinguished member of the federal communications bar, Dan was a key staffer and advisor to two FCC chairmen during a time of
STATEMENT OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO MICHAEL POWELL REGARDING SENATE PASSAGE OF THE PERMANENT INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT
"We applaud the Senate on today’s passage of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Internet (ITFA) and thank Sens. Thune and Wyden for their leadership in shepherding this important legislation throughout the process. Internet access is more than a convenience, it’s critical to the daily lives of Americans. By keeping Internet access free from state and local taxes, ITFA will permanently keep down the cost of connectivity, enable more American consumers and businesses to get online and allow the Internet to further power economic growth. We urge President Obama to sign this important
Leading Broadband and Technology Trade Associations Send Letter to FCC Regarding Broadband Privacy
Washington, DC — Today, seven trade associations representing broadband providers and technology companies of all types and sizes sent a joint letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding broadband privacy issues. The joint letter was signed by leaders of the following trade associations: American Cable Association Consumer Technology Association Competitive Carriers Association CTIA Internet Commerce Coalition National Cable & Telecommunications Association U.S. Telecom Association A copy of the joint letter can be found here.
Statement of NCTA Regarding Upcoming FCC Report on Broadband Deployment
“Despite the significant, year-over-year advances in broadband capabilities underscored in the Commission’s own data, the conclusions of the FCC’s 706 Report continue an alarming trend of ignoring objectivity and facts in order to serve political ends and maximize agency power. Once again, the FCC arbitrarily defines ‘broadband’ as requiring a 25 Mbps connection (notwithstanding its lower 10Mbps standard used when doling out universal service support), and in so doing, diminishes the Report’s value and chooses expediency over honest assessment. “The reality is that progress in deploying
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding the Altice – Suddenlink Transaction
“We offer our congratulations to Altice and Suddenlink for completing their transaction and wish both companies success as the transition work proceeds full speed ahead. We also welcome Altice to the U.S. cable industry and look forward to working with a new company that can offer fresh insight and perspective to us. “On a more personal note and on behalf of every NCTA employee, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Jerry Kent and his management team for their outstanding contributions to the cable industry and efforts to make Suddenlink one of the best companies in America. Jerry has been
Unplug Already! NCTA Releases List of Top Ten US States that Have Trouble Unplugging from Internet Devices
Organization Encourages People to Enjoy the Many Unplugged Delights of the Season WASHINGTON, DC — December 17, 2015— In the midst of the holiday season, “unplugging” from laptops, tablets and smartphones is more important than ever, but Americans in some US states are not as good at it as others. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today released the names of the top ten states that have trouble unplugging from the Internet and encouraged them to enjoy the countless other pleasures of this time of year. The organization’s Onward, Internet online survey of more than 100
Statement of NCTA Regarding the Internet Tax Freedom Act
“Keeping Internet access free from state and local taxes has been a fundamental principle since the Internet was introduced to American consumers and has proved to be a tremendous success. A permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) will ensure that American consumers and businesses will be protected from additional taxes and fees that could raise the price of Internet access and hinder further adoption of broadband. We urge both the House and Senate to make ITFA permanent once and for all.”
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding Today’s Oral Argument in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
“We are heartened that the Court today held a serious and rigorous examination on the legality and merits of the FCC’s decision to subject the Internet to public utility-style regulation. We have said repeatedly that this appeal is not about preserving an open Internet; it is about the FCC’s unnecessary and unlawful action to reclassify broadband Internet service as a common carrier. As today’s argument made clear, because of the complexity and potential patchwork outcome of the legal process, the best solution is for Congress to enshrine important net neutrality protections into law and