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Company Cites Denial of Consumer Choice

May 28, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - Armed with a new federal court ruling that further strengthens the legal basis for action, Verizon is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to act promptly to stop incumbent cable television companies from illegally denying competitive video providers access to "must have" regional sports programming.

In a filing with the FCC on Thursday (May 28), Verizon told the commission that "the cable incumbents' documented history of abusing their control of regional sports networks and other regional sports programming to deny consumers a meaningful competitive choice is a real and ongoing problem that must be addressed."    » read more »

5/8/2008 -- NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow: “NCTA has previously indicated our support for the concept of a test market, and the cable industry has been working closely with broadcasters and other stakeholders to ensure that the February 2009 transition is seamless for television viewers. We applaud Commissioner Copps for proposing the concept of a market trial, and we look forward to working closely with the FCC so that local cable operators are able to help make the Wilmington test pilot – and the full February 2009 broadcast transition – a good experience for consumers.”    » read more »

4/8/2008 -- Statement of NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow:

“Chairman Martin’s proposal is a positive step forward for small cable systems that do not have the capacity to carry broadcast signals in both digital and analog formats. We would like to thank all the Commissioners and a bipartisan group of Members of Congress for their recognition that this exemption is critical for small cable systems. We look forward to working with members of the Commission toward swift adoption of an order that advances the DTV transition and provides appropriate relief and needed certainty to all owners of small cable systems.”    » read more »

LONDON/BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW ORLEANS, 4/8/2008 – The cable industry’s main trade bodies in the US and Europe are pleased to announce a wide-ranging partnership providing preferential rates to their members and delegates attending their respective industry conferences.

Cable Congress 08, organised by Cable Europe, and The Cable Show ’08, organised by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), offer the most exciting networking opportunities for cable professionals on either side of the Atlantic, as well as providing exclusive insights into the future of the cable industry.    » read more »

Paul Allen included in this year’s honor roll of nine winners to be recognized during The Cable Show ’08

WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/31/2008 – Matthew Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. and Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group, are the 2008 recipients of the cable industry’s top honor, the Vanguard Award for “Distinguished Leadership,” the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.    » read more »

3/26/2008 -- Comment from Brian Dietz, Vice President, Communications, NCTA, in response to Verizon's request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "make it as easy for consumers to choose a new video provider as it already is for them to switch voice providers."    » read more »

3/26/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cable operators nationwide continue to deploy tru2way™ technology supporting new interactive TV services that will work without a set-top box, content innovators, applications developers and new media visionaries will join together for a conference in conjunction with The Cable Show ’08 that will enhance deployment of this platform.

Formerly called the “OpenCable Applications Platform,” tru2way represents an exciting new era for interactive television that will allow consumers to access creative applications anywhere within cable’s footprint in which the software platform has been deployed.    » read more »

Tells Both Parties His Offer Still Stands

12/18/2007 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senator John Kerry sent a letter to National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell and cable executives from Time Warner and Comcast today, regarding their reluctance to come to Washington and reach an agreement that would broaden access to the December 29th Patriots-Giants game.    » read more »

NCTA Announces Details of Multi-Faceted Campaign to Assist in the Rebuilding Efforts for its 2008 Convention Host City

11/28/2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to show appreciation for a city that has hosted eight annual cable industry national conventions, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today unveiled the details of a comprehensive community service initiative that will assist the New Orleans region in its long-term recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- NCTA's Kyle McSlarrow Statement:    » read more »

Provision Wouldn’t Give FCC Broad Authority to Reregulate Cable

11/13/2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow today sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and the four Commissioners regarding recent press reports that the so-called “70/70” test in Section 612(g) of the Communications Act has been met and that the finding will be used to assert broad new authority to reregulate the cable industry.    » read more »

- Deadline for Submissions is December 21
- Papers to be Featured at Cable Show ’08

11/9/2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Building on nearly a half century of groundbreaking innovation, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today issued its annual call for submissions to The 2008 NCTA Technical Papers™.    » read more »

November 06, 2007, New York, NY - Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) today announced the appointment of Robert D. Marcus as Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2008.    » read more »

11/7/2007, Louisville, Colorado — CableNET®, the cable industry’s showcase of innovative services and technologies, will again be a featured exhibit at the industry’s premier convention, The 2008 Cable Show, CableLabs® and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.

The 2008 Cable Show, to be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from May 18-20, 2008, is NCTA’s 57th Annual Convention & International Exhibition.    » read more »

Adult Swim Extends 2007 Streak to 10 Straight Months

October 30, 2007 -- Adult Swim raised the delivery bar once more in October with an all-time total day delivery record for ad-supported basic cable with adults 18-34, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research. Year to date, Adult Swim has ranked #1 in total day delivery of adults 18-34 for ten months, and #1 among adults 18-24 and men 18-24 across the year. The late-night network ranked #2 in total day delivery of men 18-34, behind ESPN.    » read more »