January 10, 2018

ACA Congratulates Brendan Carr On His FCC Nomination

PITTSBURGH, January 10, 2018 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Commissioner Brendan Carr to a full, five-year term on the Federal Communications Commission:

“ACA congratulates FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on his nomination to a full, five-year term at the agency. ACA members have found that Commissioner Carr has an excellent understanding of communications markets and the key forces that will stimulate investment and expand the economy in ways that benefit all Americans. Commissioner Carr understands that facilitating broadband deployments of ACA members creates good-paying jobs and provides the connectivity that allows other businesses to thrive, particularly in smaller market and rural areas. Commissioner Carr also has demonstrated a keen grasp of public policy and ways it can work to serve the public interest. Accordingly, ACA looks forward to working with Commissioner Carr in the future and urges the Senate to confirm his nomination as soon as possible.”

About the American Cable Association: Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing nearly 750 smaller and medium-sized, independent cable companies who provide broadband services for nearly 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 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/