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| ACA Public Issue – June 20, 2012 | ||
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ACA Applauds White House Efforts To Facilitate Broadband Deployment
"In the last decade, ACA members have been aggressively deploying broadband in smaller markets and rural areas, and these operators are continuously looking to make further investments in unserved and underserved areas. However, these opportunities for broadband deployment are far too often delayed or derailed because of the inability of ACA members to receive necessary or timely rights of way on reasonable terms, including over federal land," Polka said.
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American Cable Association Praises FCC Sunset Of Viewability Rule
“ACA commends the Federal Communications Commission for allowing the viewability rule to sunset on schedule three years after the DTV transition. By permitting cable operators to offer must-carry signals in digital only, these providers can now use the reclaimed capacity to offer improved services, such as better broadband and more diverse programming options.
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| In Memory | ||||||
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ACA Board Member, Felix L. Boccucci, Jr.
Felix joined the ACA Board of Directors on July 25, 2010. He was an inspiration to all of us as he battled his medical concerns with determination and courage. Felix was one of two original Knology employees and most recently served as executive vice president in charge of all government relations for Knology, based in West Point, GA. He is survived by his wife, Connie, of LaGrange, and sons, Jacob and Brady. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org) and/or the LaGrange Blue Sox. To send your condolences, please click here http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Felix-Boccucci%2c&lc=4589&pid=158046844&mid=5139693&locale=en-US
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| About ACA | |||||
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ACA’s members -- cable, phone, and fiber-to-the-home operators and municipalities -- deliver affordable basic and advanced services to about 7.4 million households and businesses. ACA members operate in every state, offering high-definition television, next generation Internet access, and digital phone service. Access to advanced communications is not a luxury but a critical necessity for consumers and companies, schools and hospitals. America’s economic prosperity in smaller markets and rural areas depends on the growth and success of ACA members, who believe a connected nation, is a united nation. The ACA asks lawmakers and regulators to ensure fair treatment so that small and medium-sized independent operators may continue to supply affordable video, broadband, and phone services to Main Street America. Through active participation in the policymaking process, ACA members and leaders advocate for the interests of their customers, their companies, and their communities to help ensure the continued viability of their way of life in hometown America. For more information, visit www.americancable.org, or contact:
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