PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2009 – “Consumption-based billing plans will give consumers the ultimate control over how much they spend each month for their Internet access. Rep. Massa’s bill would have a chilling effect on broadband operators offeringthese types of consumer-friendly options,” American Cable Association presidentand CEO Matthew M. Polka said. “During his Senate confirmation Tuesday, FederalCommunications Commission member Robert McDowell noted that Americans today arewatching a staggering 17 billion online videos each month, a use of the Internetthat he said is growing at 16% per month. With these increases coming, Internet usage payment models will allow broadband providers to better manage their networks by imposing higher costs on the heaviest users who often are theones responsible for slowing speeds for all users on the Internet.”
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About the AmericanCable Association
Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is atrade organization representing more than 900 smaller and medium-sized,independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburbanmarkets across America. Through active participation in the regulatoryand legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA’s members work together toadvance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitivenessand viability of their business. For more information, visit https://acaconnects.org/