For Immediate Release
Contact: Ted Hearn
(202) 713-0826
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 3, 2018 – The American Cable Association, CTIA, USTelecom, and NCTA — representing America’s broadband providers — today filed a joint lawsuit in federal court challenging the State of California’s Internet Bill (SB 822). The following statement is for attribution to ACA, CTIA, USTelecom, NCTA:
“The nation’s broadband providers are the innovation engine of America’s digital economy and remain committed to an open Internet for consumers. We oppose California’s action to regulate Internet access because it threatens to affect negatively services for millions of consumers and harm new investment and economic growth. Republican and Democratic administrations, time and again, have embraced the notion that actions like this are preempted by federal law. We believe the courts will continue to uphold that fundamental principle. Meanwhile, we will continue our work to ensure Congress adopts bipartisan legislation to create a permanent framework for protecting the open Internet that consumers expect and deserve.”
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/