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Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced Rikin Thakker, Ph.D., as its next Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President, Technology. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Thakker as he brings extensive experience and impressive credentials that will benefit NCTA and the industry,” said Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA. “As our new CTO,

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association announced two additions to its Government Relations team – Mansoor Abdul Khadir, Associate Vice President External Affairs, and Michael Pauls Jr., Vice President, Government Relations. Khadir previously served at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in several leadership roles since 2017, including Senior Advisor to the Political and Coalitions Department and

“We congratulate Anna Gomez on her nomination to serve as FCC Commissioner and FCC Commissioners Carr and Starks on their renomination. If confirmed by the Senate, each of these individuals will play a critical role in designing policies that will promote continued investment and innovation in America’s digital future. We look forward to upcoming hearings and consideration of these important

“NTIA’s findings confirm that dynamic spectrum sharing utilizing CBRS technology is thriving, especially by enabling commercial users to share federal spectrum and expanding much needed connectivity in rural areas. With the use cases for CBRS continuing to grow, we are encouraged that NTIA’s data supports the FCC’s decision to develop a future-focused spectrum sharing strategy that encourages more participation and

“Accomplishing the important mission of connecting every American to robust broadband service requires more than billions of dollars in funding and participation of expert broadband providers. It also will require clearing of regulatory obstacles and lopsided practices that deter speedy deployment to unserved communities. Many of the legislative proposals reviewed at today’s subcommittee hearing will do just that. The FAIR

NCTA filed comments with the NTIA on Monday, April 17, 2023, regarding the national spectrum strategy. The below attached document is the complete filing.

“Creating a diverse national spectrum strategy and pipeline that relies on shared-licensed, unlicensed, and exclusive-licensed spectrum will ensure that the U.S. remains a global technology leader. As spectrum has become an increasingly vital technology for major economic sectors ranging from manufacturing to healthcare, education, agriculture and more, enabling innovative uses that unleash new applications and services will benefit all Americans.

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Traci Biswese to its Legal team as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Biswese joins NCTA from Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) where she served as Associate General Counsel, Telecom & Regulatory. In this position, she worked with network infrastructure and connectivity teams to navigate domestic

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Pamela Arluk to its Legal team as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Arluk joins NCTA with more than two decades of legal and telecom experience in the government and private sectors. Most recently, she was at the FCC as Chief of the Competition Policy

Christine Broadus Named NCTAPAC Successor in 2023 Washington, D.C. – Eleanor Winter, one of Washington, D.C.’s most effective political fundraisers and leader of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association’s Political Action Committee (PAC) for 34 years, has announced her plans to retire at the end of 2022. During her tenure at NCTA, Winter transformed NCTA’s PAC from a modest