CEA Decries NCTA's Latest Request to Delay Competition.NCTA NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association (fka National Cable Television Association) NCTA National Cable Television Association (now the National Cable & Telecommunications Association) Files Yet Another Appeal to Preserve Cable Equipment Monopoly ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ([R])) President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gary Shapiro today issued the following statement in response to the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) appeal of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. ) rules requiring separable sep·a·ra·ble adj. Possible to separate: separable sheets of paper. sep security in devices that connect to cable systems: "After eleven years of delaying consumer access to competitive equipment, this latest NCTA appeal is not surprising, but it is still troubling. By denying NCTA's waivers, the FCC has spoken clearly for consumers and the public interest. As CEA has stated on numerous occasions, competitive device manufacturers are eager to offer exciting new competitive devices to cable customers, and the FCC has assured consumers that innovation will not be stifled sti·fle 1 v. sti·fled, sti·fling, sti·fles v.tr. 1. To interrupt or cut off (the voice, for example). 2. . Consumers have long been denied the opportunity to enjoy a competitive market for products that can connect to cable systems. "The Courts and the Commission have spoken and the time for compliance with the FCC's rules is now. NCTA's latest appeal of the FCC's decision is an abuse of the administrative process. Further, it diverts valuable Commission resources away from ensuring that consumers may reap the benefits of competition in the cable equipment market." About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the $148 billion U.S. consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. . All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. UPCOMING EVENTS -- CEA Industry Forum October 15-17, 2007, San Diego, CA -- EHX Fall 2007 November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA -- Future of Television Forum November 8-9, 2007, New York, NY -- CES New York Press Preview Featuring CES Unveiled November 13, 2007, New York, NY -- CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets December 4-6, 2007, Berlin, Germany -- 2008 International CES January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV -- 2008 PARA Conference March 11-13, 2008, Orlando, FL -- EHX Spring 2008 March 11-15, 2008 -- Digital Patriots Dinner April 2, 2008, Washington, DC -- CEA Washington Forum April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC |
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