November 15, 2018

ACA Applauds FCC Action On MVPD Electronic Notices To Consumers

Small Cable Operators Plan To Take Advantage Of Rules Once They Become Effective
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ted Hearn
(202) 713-0826
[email protected]

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2018 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission on its order related to the electronic delivery of consumer communications by Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs):

“ACA applauds FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the rest of the FCC Commissioners for this action. The order represents another major step toward fully modernizing the FCC’s media regulations, many of which are long past due for an overhaul.

“ACA has long advocated in favor of allowing cable operators greater flexibility to communicate with their subscribers via electronic methods. It is the way today’s consumers want to interact with their cable providers, and the way their providers prefer to communicate with them.  At the same time, the Order greatly benefits the environment.  ACA members eagerly await these new rules becoming effective so they can take advantage of them.”

About the American Cable Association: Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing more than 700 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, phone and video services to nearly 8 million customers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA’s members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their business. For more information, visit: https://acaconnects.org/