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NCTA Chairman and CEO Michael Powell was featured on C-SPAN's The Communicators discussing the FCC's proposed Net Neutrality rules, a history of how we got to where we are, and why Title II is an unnecessary path that will ultimately lead to litigation. Click here to watch the full video. The Communicators airs on C-SPAN Saturdays at 6:30 P.M EST.
FCC Chairman Wheeler’s proposal to regulate the Internet under Title II regulation is a radical shift in policy that will subject Internet access providers to significant and onerous regulation and could well depress investment and innovation. As we learn more of the details, the weight of this impending action becomes more troubling. In the massive 300-plus page order, the Commission
"We commend Sen. Heller for introducing the FCC Process Reform Act, legislation that primarily seeks additional transparency in the FCC rulemaking process. As the FCC considers critical technology and communications issues, it is important to have greater predictability and openness in FCC decision making, and to ensure businesses can make crucial decisions with consistent federal oversight. We hope the Senate
“We applaud Chairman Thune, Sen. Wyden and the 38 additional co-sponsors for introducing the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act. This important legislation will make the Internet tax moratorium permanent, and helps protect consumers and small businesses from onerous state and local taxes on Internet access. By enacting a permanent ban on Internet access taxes, we can promote the continued growth
"We congratulate Senators Rubio and Booker on the introduction of Wi-Fi Innovation Act which would secure more unlicensed spectrum in the 5 Ghz band. With more and more Wi-Fi-enabled devices coming to market everyday, consumers will continue to need additional spectrum to use these tools. This bipartisan legislation provides a clear path forward for properly allocating a finite and increasingly
Originally published by USA TODAY on February 9th, 2015, featured as an "Opposing View" to the USA Today editorial Net Neutrality is No Government Takeover The Title II public utility approach is the worst possible way to go. USA TODAY may call this an "opposing view," but I agree that we can and should enact strong new net neutrality rules
Internet speeds are exponentially increasing year after year – the Internet we surf today is orders of magnitude faster than it was in 2011. In fact, cable is now delivering up to a gigabit per second in some regions. Even with fast Internet, at some point you might want to check up on your delivered speed and see where your
"We commend Chairman Goodlatte on the introduction of patent legislation, the Innovation Act. It is essential that we deter patent trolls and halt unjustified patent litigation so that American companies can continue to innovate, generate new jobs and expand the economy. We look forward to working with Chairman Goodlatte and the bipartisan cosponsors towards passage of this important legislation.”
Say hello to INTX: The Internet and Television Expo, debuting May 5-7, 2015 in Chicago. INTX will host the best in Internet and TV, a mash-up at the crossroads of entertainment, communications, and technology. The reimagined exhibit floor, the INTX Marketplace, will be bigger and bolder than ever before. The new INTX Intersections will comprise the very latest in TV
“Chairman Wheeler’s proposal to impose the heavy burden of Title II public utility regulation on the Internet goes far beyond the worthy goal of establishing important net neutrality protections. It will result in a backward-looking new regulatory regime, ill-suited for the dynamic Internet, with far reaching and troubling consequences. We believe that such a significant expansion of the FCC’s authority