PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2016 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Internet privacy circulated yesterday by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler:
“ACA intends to participate in this proceeding to educate the FCC about how its members are protecting the privacy of their broadband Internet customers today, consistent with the Communications Act and other governing laws. ACA’s intention also is to ensure that the rules adopted allow for innovation, do not disadvantage ISPs compared with other Internet actors, including edge providers, and are not burdensome for smaller ISPs.”
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’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/