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“We welcome the introduction of the American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019 and share Senators Collins and Jones’ goal of rural broadband deployment through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed broadband networks to those communities that are not yet connected. In particular, we appreciate the legislation’s emphasis on directing funds to areas that need them the most, as well as

“NCTA welcomes the bipartisan, bicameral introduction of SPECTRUM NOW by Senators Wicker and Schatz and Representatives Matsui and Guthrie. Importantly, the bill sets up a process to consider unlicensed sharing in specific federal spectrum bands that cannot be auctioned. NCTA applauds this approach, which could help ensure that our nation’s spectrum resources are put to their highest and best use.”

“Robocalls have become a scourge on our daily lives causing many Americans to simply stop answering their phones. This is why we welcome the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden to introduce the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. This legislation along with efforts by the FCC to combat robocalls are critical to protecting consumers from this nuisance.”

“Maintaining strong, risk-based cybersecurity standards is paramount for effective business and government operations. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 wisely directs OMB to heed the outcome of a review process currently underway at NIST when making IoT purchasing decisions. The requirements in this bill will have a positive ripple effect throughout the ecosystem since the government is

“To advance our goal in making high-speed internet service available to all Americans, we need better broadband maps that can help target resources more efficiently to unserved areas. The bipartisan Broadband DATA Act would meaningfully advance this interest, moving away from census block reporting and allowing providers to utilize shapefiles that more clearly identify served and unserved areas. We applaud

“Today’s vibrant, hyper-competitive, and increasingly internet-connected video marketplace supports an ever-growing range of pathways for content producers to reach consumers. But while the marketplace has moved into the 21st Century, the regulatory framework is still a relic of the past. That is why we applaud the Commission’s decision to modernize its leased access rules and to recognize the increased constitutional

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications, Inc., was reelected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on May 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. In addition, the following officers were reelected: Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and Senior EVP, Comcast Corporation, as Vice

“As abusive robocalls continue to flood our phones, we applaud the Senate on passage of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, and commend the bipartisan leadership of Senators Thune and Markey. The TRACED Act is an important step to help alleviate Illegal robocalls, and keep consumers safe from scammers.”

Arlington, VA, May 16, 2019 – Environmental Leader, a leading daily trade publication covering energy, environmental and sustainability news, presented its 2019 Project of the Year award to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA – The Internet & Television Association for leading the voluntary agreement to increase the energy efficiency of consumer internet equipment. The judges cited the initiative’s

“We welcome introduction of The LIFT America Act and share Chairman Pallone’s goal of improving our national infrastructure through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed broadband networks to those communities that are not yet connected. In particular, we appreciate the legislation’s reliance on reverse auctions as an efficient and technologically neutral means of distributing support and its attention to significant