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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications, Inc., was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. The election took place on April 4, 2018 in New York City. In addition, the following officers were elected: Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and EVP, Comcast Corporation, as Vice Chairman;

“We applaud Congressional leadership for including several significant telecommunications components in the 2018 omnibus budget legislation, including RAY BAUM’s Act which reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years and directs the Commission to identify new unlicensed spectrum that can help meet growing consumer demand for Wi-Fi and other emerging services. “We also support Congress’ decision to appropriate

Energy Secretary Perry Praises the Agreement Arlington, VA – March 15, 2018 – Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (NCTA) announced a four-year extension of the award-winning Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes , initially signed in 2012. The extended agreement is expected to save consumers

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced two new senior hires for the organization. Mark Kulish joins as Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, on March 12th and Robert N. Rubinovitz as Vice President, Research & Analysis, starting April 2nd. Mark Kulish joins NCTA from US Telecom where he has served as Senior Vice President,

“We applaud the House floor consideration of the RAY BAUM’s Act, which reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years and will lead to the identification of new spectrum to support skyrocketing demand for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed services. We are heartened by the bipartisan leadership of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, Ranking Member Frank

During keynote remarks to Cable Congress 2018 in Dublin, Ireland today, Michael Powell, President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, encouraged policymakers to employ fresh thinking about today’s marketplace dynamics and offered some core principles that can guide a more future-focused and holistic regulatory framework. Powell kicked off his remarks by commenting on the state of

Michelle Ray Named Interim Executive Director Dr. David Porter, Jr. announced his decision to step down from his role as Executive Director of The Walter Kaitz Foundation on April 13, completing a nearly 12-year run at the helm of the Foundation. Porter, who joined the foundation as its Executive Director in August 2006, is a multifaceted executive with a background

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has extended the contract of President & CEO Michael Powell for three years. Powell originally joined NCTA in 2011 and serves as the cable industry’s leading advocate, spokesperson, and representative in its relationship with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the FCC, and other federal agencies. During his tenure so far at NCTA, in

“As the nation’s leading broadband industry, we applaud the Administration’s proposal to invest in new infrastructure – including the potential to expand broadband to unserved homes in rural communities – that can support a growing economy and provide new opportunities for all Americans. Unlike our congested roads, crumbling bridges and failing power grid, our nation’s broadband infrastructure is an American

“NCTA welcomes the committee’s continued interest in broadband infrastructure and in designing federal policies that promote investment and technological neutrality. We look forward to working with all members of the committee in 2018 on policies that treat all competitors fairly and that help extend the reach of broadband into unserved areas.”