PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2017 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to move forward with rules to restore Internet freedom:
“ACA commends FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for outlining his proposed Restoring Internet Freedom order, which the FCC is scheduled to act on in several weeks. Since the beginning of his tenure in January, Chairman Pai has focused intently on giving American consumers “more” – more high-performance networks, more innovative services, and more choices. His proposed Restoring Internet Freedom order will further achieve this aim by removing the dark cloud of Title II regulation that has hung over the industry and deterred investment by the many hundreds of Internet Services Providers throughout the country, including in smaller communities and rural areas. And, not only will the proposed decision drive investment, it will come at no cost to an “open Internet.” The ISPs that are ACA members have always stood steadfast in providing their customers with unfettered access to the Internet, regardless of whether there were regulations on the books. Treating your customers well is simply good business, and that practice will not change with this decision.”
About the American Cable Association: Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing about 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/