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Washington, D.C. – Svetlana Gans, former FTC Chief of Staff under Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen, has joined NCTA – The Internet & Television Association as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, effective July 9, 2018. Ms. Gans’ portfolio will include consumer protection and competition policy issues. Ms. Gans was appointed FTC Chief of Staff in January 2017. As Chief

"From communities in the rural plains to remote mountainous regions, access to broadband has the power to change lives with better access to education, employment, health care and connections to loved ones. We applaud Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow and the Senate on passage of a Farm Bill which will connect more Americans to the power of high-speed internet service.

We applaud Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow, and other members of the Senate Agriculture Committee for approving a Farm Bill that rightly focuses on getting more rural Americans connected to high-speed broadband networks. The Senate Farm Bill includes important reforms to the USDA Rural Utility Service’s broadband funding programs so that federal resources are better dedicated to connecting Americans that

Today, Senators on a bipartisan basis delivered passionate speeches about the importance of the internet and ensuring that consumers continue to enjoy an open and unfettered online experience. We couldn’t agree more which is why for years we have called on Members of Congress to craft bipartisan legislation that would finally and permanently enshrine net neutrality protections into law. Instead,

The CEO’s of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, CTIA, and US Telecom – The Broadband Association today sent the attached letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging them and their colleagues to vote no on Senate Joint Resolution 52 (S.J.Res.52), which uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse the FCC’s “Restoring Internet

"We congratulate all of the nominees – FTC Chairman nominee Joseph Simons and the four Commissioner nominees Rohit Chopra, Noah Phillips, Rebecca Slaughter and Christine Wilson – on their approval by the Senate. Given the rapid growth and significant changes in the technology and communications marketplace in recent years, the FTC will play a critical role in ensuring that consumers

“The American public owes a debt of gratitude to Mignon Clyburn for her eight years of service at the FCC where she forcefully championed the public interest and often served as a voice for under-privileged communities. Commissioner Clyburn has been a strong advocate of the power of technology to close the digital divide and ensure that every American has the

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