PITTSBURGH, November 4, 2013 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding new staff appointments announced today by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler:
“ACA commends Chairman Wheeler on his senior staff appointments announced today, a very encouraging sign that the agency’s new leader plans to advance his agenda with help from a team of tested public policy experts who have the critical skills and experience needed to produce positive outcomes for the American people.”
About the American Cable Association: Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing about 850 smaller and medium-sized, independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7 million cable subscribers 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/