Archive for December, 2010

Today, the FCC voted on rules that would apply to Internet access providers. We issued a statement from NCTA’s President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow. “Our consistent view has been that the current ‘openness’ of the broadband marketplace can be preserved while simultaneously fostering the innovation and massive private investment needed to ensure the future growth and vitality of the Internet.

Happy Holidays! And have a great New Year! – From The Cable Show Staff

Yesterday, the FCC held the Generation Mobile forum, which brought together teens, parents, educators and experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges around mobile technology use (Read about it on the FCC’s blog or the NYT’s Bits blog).

  “Averages don’t always reveal the most telling realities. You know , Shaquille O’Neal and I have an average height of 6 feet.” – former U.S.

The Cable Show Mobile app returns for another year. Enjoy at-the-show features like an interactive floor map, exhibitor materials and straight-from-the-source Twitter feeds. For 2011, we’ve added fresh enhancements like schedule & photo sharing, improved floor map interactivity, and more.

I was pleased to run across a new FCC survey which focuses on commercial broadband service, indicating that the vast majority of respondents are happy with their connection.

Yesterday, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski  delivered remarks about proposed FCC rules to preserve an open Internet; the rules will be voted on at the FCC’s next meeting on December 21.