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"We appreciate the efforts by members of the Senate Commerce Committee, including the leadership of Senators Thune, Nelson, Schatz, Moran, Booker and Gardner, to address the growing need for more unlicensed spectrum as part of the MOBILE NOW Act. In today's connected age, demand for unlicensed technologies like wi-fi will continue to grow, making it even more important for policymakers

Today, NCTA and four other trade associations sent a proposal to FCC Chairman Wheeler setting forth guidelines and principles for the FCC to consider as it moves forward with a rulemaking on broadband privacy. This consensus privacy framework will protect consumer privacy in a way that is consistent with other privacy laws that apply to other companies in the Internet

WASHINGTON - February 24, 2016 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) announced on Sunday the renewal of their historic 2005 Public Television Digital Cable Carriage Agreement with the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). The renewal of this agreement ensures that local public television stations' multicast digital programming will be carried on cable systems

“We have just been notified that our beloved friend and former colleague Dan Brenner died last night in Los Angeles after being struck by an automobile while crossing the street. The people of Los Angeles have lost a great judge, and the public policy community has lost a great friend and colleague. Dan’s insightful knowledge of telecommunications law made him

"We applaud the Senate on today’s passage of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Internet (ITFA) and thank Sens. Thune and Wyden for their leadership in shepherding this important legislation throughout the process. Internet access is more than a convenience, it’s critical to the daily lives of Americans. By keeping Internet access free from state and local taxes, ITFA will

Washington, DC — Today, seven trade associations representing broadband providers and technology companies of all types and sizes sent a joint letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding broadband privacy issues. The joint letter was signed by leaders of the following trade associations: American Cable Association Consumer Technology Association Competitive Carriers Association CTIA Internet Commerce Coalition National Cable & Telecommunications

“Despite the significant, year-over-year advances in broadband capabilities underscored in the Commission’s own data, the conclusions of the FCC’s 706 Report continue an alarming trend of ignoring objectivity and facts in order to serve political ends and maximize agency power. Once again, the FCC arbitrarily defines ‘broadband’ as requiring a 25 Mbps connection (notwithstanding its lower 10Mbps standard used when

“We offer our congratulations to Altice and Suddenlink for completing their transaction and wish both companies success as the transition work proceeds full speed ahead. We also welcome Altice to the U.S. cable industry and look forward to working with a new company that can offer fresh insight and perspective to us. “On a more personal note and on behalf

Organization Encourages People to Enjoy the Many Unplugged Delights of the Season WASHINGTON, DC — December 17, 2015— In the midst of the holiday season, “unplugging” from laptops, tablets and smartphones is more important than ever, but Americans in some US states are not as good at it as others. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today released the

“Keeping Internet access free from state and local taxes has been a fundamental principle since the Internet was introduced to American consumers and has proved to be a tremendous success. A permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) will ensure that American consumers and businesses will be protected from additional taxes and fees that could raise the price of Internet access