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“This wholly predictable complaint confirms the harms created when the government intervenes in healthy markets and encourages disgruntled businesses to seek regulatory rents. We encourage the FCC to quickly reject this overt attempt to invite government rate regulation of a market that is robust, competitive and has flourished for decades without government interference.”

“NCTA is deeply saddened by the passing of Ralph Roberts, one of our country's greatest business pioneers and a man who truly embodied the American dream. He built much of the cable industry with his own hands, taking a small nascent service offering consumers greater television choices and building it into one of the most significant industries in the country

“NCTA applauds Chairman Goodlatte and the House Judiciary Committee on passage of the bipartisan Innovation Act (H.R. 9). This legislation is a strong step in helping to deter patent trolls so that American companies can focus on innovation and growth instead of abusive and unjustified patent litigation. We urge the full House to take up and address this important legislation."

“While being granted a stay is always a long shot, we are pleased that the Court has agreed to expedite the review of our appeal of the FCC’s misguided decision to impose utility-style regulation on Internet networks. We are now ready to get to the merits of the case and are confident as ever that we will prevail.”

“We applaud the efforts of Rep. Shimkus, Ranking Member Pallone and the entire House Communications and Technology Subcommittee to reach bipartisan consensus on the DOTCOM Act (HR 805). This legislation provides important protections and appropriate Congressional oversight to ensure that transition of the oversight of IANA to the multi-stakeholder model is managed responsibly. The Internet is one of the most

“We applaud Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Eshoo on today’s House passage of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (HR 235). The bill will finally make permanent the current moratorium on burdensome state and local taxes on Internet access. By preventing these taxes, the bill keeps down the cost of connectivity, enabling more American consumers and businesses to join the

“We applaud Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Leahy, and Senators Cornyn, Schumer, Hatch, Lee and Klobuchar on Senate Judiciary Committee passage of S. 1137, the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act). This bipartisan legislation will help deter patent trolls and the abusive patent lawsuits that cause harm to our nation’s economy. We urge the full Senate and

Following a statement released by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, he confirms the FCC has adopted rules concerning effective competition. “We commend the FCC for its modest, sensible and pro-consumer action to update procedures for assessing effective competition. Consumers today enjoy the benefits of a rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive video marketplace that is offering a huge array of choices from

“We applaud members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on passing H.R. 2583, the FCC Process Reform Act. As the FCC considers critical technology and communications issues, this legislation encourages greater sunshine in FCC decision making so businesses can better invest and innovate and all Americans can access more information about policy decisions. We hope the full House will

“We welcome the reintroduction of the Broadband Adoption Act by Rep. Doris Matsui and Senators Chris Murphy and Cory Booker, and the renewed focus it shines on the important issue of broadband adoption. While broadband is the fastest growing consumer technology in history, a small but significant percentage of U.S. consumers do not yet subscribe or see the relevance of