PITTSBURGH, December 12, 2013 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s announcement that the FCC will conduct IP transition trials:
“ACA understands Chairman Wheeler’s desire to undertake trials to test the impact of the IP transition, and we applaud his efforts to ensure that trials gather data and information on ways to preserve and advance competition and consumer choice. ACA looks forward to working with the FCC as these trials progress. At the same time, the FCC needs to affirm that its interconnection regime applies to managed VoIP traffic, a key service for the customers of many ACA Members. There is no need to wait on addressing that issue while the trials are under way.”
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, visithttps://acaconnects.org/