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Our Continued Contribution to the Future of Cybersecurity

As the global economy has moved into the digital age, every day we are reminded that the security of our vast digital networks and resources is of utmost importance. The cable industry takes this responsibility seriously and has been working closely with government agencies and other stakeholders to develop responsible protections. One example is our role in the FCC’s Communications,
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More Fallout from Title II Order: A New Rule That Could Degrade Internet Performance

One of the major concerns with the FCC’s recently adopted Title II order is that it goes far beyond reasonable efforts to ensure an open Internet, and potentially interferes with Internet operational issues that historically have been handled without any government involvement. The FCC hasn’t even published its rules yet, and already we are seeing chatter in Internet circles about
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I Support Net Neutrality, But That's Not What The FCC Just Did

Originally published by CNET on February 27th, 2015 The Federal Communications Commission just approved one of the most expansive regulatory actions in the agency’s history. In one stroke, the commission has tainted its independence, radically departed from a decades-old bipartisan national policy of not regulating the Internet and expansively broadened its regulatory power without direction from Congress. On Thursday, the
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Statement of NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Regarding Today’s FCC Action to Regulate the Internet

“Today, the FCC took one of the most regulatory steps in its history. It began regulating the Internet, abruptly abandoning a bipartisan national commitment to limited government involvement that has reigned for decades. “This extraordinary action has been justified by the desire to preserve net neutrality, but the FCC Order goes well beyond that reasonable objective. The FCC has taken
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The Top Five Ways Title II Hurts Consumers

Reclassifying ISPs as common carriers under Title II raises all kinds of concerns, but perhaps none are more important than the potential for Title II to harm everyday broadband users. Here are the top five (or should it be bottom five?) ways Title II hurts consumers: Title II opens the door to FCC micromanagement of rates and practices Although FCC
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Michael Powell on Fox Business Discussing Latest FCC Moves [VIDEO]

NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell was interviewed yesterday at Fox Business News, discussing the future of the Internet and the FCC’s role in regulating Internet policy. With only days before the FCC votes on its latest net neutrality plan, Michael again addressed the need for better Internet policy. He notes that the Title II solution likely to be adopted
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Michael Powell on CNBC Talking About the Future of Internet Regulation [VIDEO]

We’re just a few days away from the FCC’s vote on new Internet regulations. NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell was on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning discussing how the FCC’s proposal is likely to lead to litigation and create years of uncertainty. Powell goes on to say how we can have strong net neutrality protections without the burdens of
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What You Need to Know Before the FCC Votes on Net Neutrality

In April, the FCC issued its draft of proposed rule making on new Open Internet rules designed to replace those struck down by the DC Circuit court in January. Since then, a torrent of conversation and debate has taken place discussing those rules, the concept of net neutrality, broadband policy, and the role the FCC should play in the future
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Announcing INTX 24-Hour Hackathon in Chicago!

INTX is introducing a brand new event taking place at the show in Chicago this year: INTXHACK. It’s a 24-hour developer challenge that kicks off the Saturday before the show. Technologist, developers, and designers from across the media and entertainment industries will come together to compete in an epic battle to create innovative applications. INTXHACK, produced in partnership with Comcast/NBCUniversal,
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INTX Brings Hackathon to Chicago

INTXHACK Partners Comcast/NBCUniversal, Gracenote, Tribune Media and 1871 Challenge Technology Developers to Rethink Digital Entertainment WASHINGTON, DC – The Internet & Television Expo (INTX) is teaming with Comcast/NBCUniversal, Gracenote/Tribune Media and 1871 to challenge technologists and developers from Chicago and beyond to rethink the future of digital entertainment at the first ever INTXHACK. This 24-hour developer challenge takes place May
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