NCTA Chief Urges Feds to Rethink Stimulus Plans Nov 7, 2009
Kyle McSlarrow, President of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, argues broadband stimulus program neglects demand side ... Kyle McSlarrow, the president and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA), made his pitch here at a conference hosted by the Family Online Safety Institute. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Net Neutrality Action Draws Mixed Response Nov 1, 2009
" Kay Bailey Hutchison, the ranking Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee, has also warned against overreaching FCC regulations. Earlier this week, one of her aides told InternetNews.com that she had backed off of an amendment to an appropriations bill to withhold funding from the FCC and prevent it from enacting new regulations, but that the option was still on the table. This morning, Hutchison issued a statement reiterating her concerns and saying that she would be "closely reviewing"... (eSecurityPlanet)
Net Neutrality Action Draws Mixed Response Nov 1, 2009
" Kay Bailey Hutchison, the ranking Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee, has also warned against overreaching FCC regulations. Earlier this week, one of her aides told InternetNews.com that she had backed off of an amendment to an appropriations bill to withhold funding from the FCC and prevent it from enacting new regulations, but that the option was still on the table. This morning, Hutchison issued a statement reiterating her concerns and saying that she would be "closely reviewing"... (eSecurityPlanet)
Echostar Wants To Sling To Cable Jul 30, 2009
Shortly after showing off it;s Slingloaded 922 DVR Echostar wowed cable operators by showing off its true2way Slingloaded T2200s at the National Cable and Telecommunications Show in Washington DC.. The 922 is a receiver being made for Dish Network, while the T2200s is like a 922 but built for cable operators. (Multichannel News)
Google, Verizon, Others in New Child Safety Push Jul 10, 2009
The task force, which was spearheaded by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA), drew on a diverse group of participants, including Yahoo, Symantec and the National Parent Teacher Association. "The Internet is such a complex space, the fact that the group was able to stay together from beginning to end, tackle some tough issues and overcome some tough issues really speaks to the importance of this work," Torie Clarke, Comcast's senior adviser for communications and... (SmallBusinessComputing)
WICT President-CEO Mosley to Exit June 30 May 22, 2009
We are proud of Benita for taking on new challenges at USA Track , but will miss her energy and leadership, Kyle McSlarrow, president and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, said in a statement. Our entire industry owes her a debt of gratitude for her dedication to advancing the careers and aspirations of women in our industry. (TVweek.com)
FCC to Handle Privacy, Net Neutrality Apr 7, 2009
Here at the Cable Show, the annual conference hosted by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, advisors to the three current commissioners outlined some of the simmering issues that are likely to boil up at the FCC this year, and those two are on the short list. Rick Chessen, acting chief of staff for interim FCC Chairman Michael Copps, said the agency could move toward adding to its Internet policy statement a fifth principle that would explicitly bar ISPs from discriminating... (eSecurityPlanet)
Web's Interactivity a Threat, Model for Cable TV Apr 7, 2009
Here at the Cable Show, the annual conference hosted by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, Canoe CEO David Verklin proclaimed that his firm is ready for prime time, with its first product set to roll out in the next six weeks. "We're going to turn television into a platform," Verklin said in a panel discussion with several cable executives. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Tech Policy Groups Cheer Obama's FCC Pick Mar 6, 2009
The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, the main group representing the cable industry and a historic opponent of Net neutrality, lauded the selection of Genachowski, but steered clear of the specifics in a statement. "He is an excellent choice, and combines the policy savvy and real-world experience that will be necessary to confront both the challenges and opportunities presented at a time of incredible change sweeping the media, communications and technology marketplace," the... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Court nixes cable bid to turn back privacy rules Feb 14, 2009
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a petition by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, which argued that federal rules on telecom carriers' use of customer data violated free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution, federal law or both. At issue are rules set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that mandate telecommunications carriers must get an "opt-in" before disclosing customers' information to a carrier's joint venture business... (MSNBC -- Technology)
