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“We fully support Chairman Pai’s effort to restore the ‘light touch’ regulatory approach that proved so successful in driving the growth and development of our internet economy. In 2015, the FCC unjustifiably departed from two decades of bipartisan consensus and imposed 1930s-era, utility-style regulation on the internet. It did so without any evidence that ISPs were degrading or interfering with
“We applaud the Senate Finance Committee’s effort to approve a comprehensive tax reform bill that will make our tax system fairer and more competitive. Importantly, we welcome the Committee’s proposal to permanently lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, in addition to improvements made to the expensing language, the retention of the advertising deduction, and a “thin cap” approach
“Today, the House Ways & Means Committee voted out of committee a comprehensive tax reform bill that is a welcome first step in making our tax system fairer and more competitive. We commend the Committee on their proposal to lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, as well as the proposed changes to interest deduction using the thin cap
“We congratulate David Redl on his well-deserved confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA. We look forward to working with David and the Administration on important broadband and spectrum policy issues that will enable us to connect even more Americans to the internet and ensure that all consumers can participate in our global economy.”
“We congratulate Ajit Pai on his confirmation for a new five-year term. During his tenure at the FCC, Chairman Pai has consistently demonstrated a thoughtful approach to policymaking that promotes consumer welfare through marketplace competition and innovation. We share Chairman Pai’s vision for policies aimed at spurring continued investment and expanding opportunity for all Americans, and we look forward to
NCTA filed today a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court regarding the FCC’s 2015 Open Internet Order. The full petition is below.
“Today’s announcement is a welcome first step by leaders in Congress and the Administration to stimulate the economy and make our nation globally competitive by reforming and simplifying the tax code for all taxpayers. NCTA’s member companies invest billions of dollars every year to build and improve superfast internet networks and spend billions more to create the world’s best and
Two veteran and beloved executives of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA), who are members of the association’s senior staff, have announced their plans to depart the association for retirement. Jadz Janucik, Senior Vice President of Association Affairs, and Barbara York, Senior Vice President, Industry Affairs, will retire from NCTA this fall. They both report to NCTA President
The energy efficiency of small network equipment increased sharply when accounting for increased functionality Washington, DC, September 6, 2017 – More than 98 percent of internet modems, routers and other consumer broadband equipment purchased and sold in 2016 for use by U.S. residential broadband subscribers met the energy-efficiency standards of the landmark Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy
“We applaud the Senate for confirming FCC nominees Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr. Both Jessica and Brendan are outstanding public servants who will serve our nation well. Now that the FCC is complete with all five members, we look forward to working with the entire commission on important communications and technology issues to benefit American consumers.”