NCTA (association)

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, formerly known as the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), is a prominent trade association representing the American broadband and cable television industries. As of 2011, the NCTA represented more than 90% of the U.S. cable market, over 200 cable networks, and various equipment suppliers and service providers to the cable industry.

The NCTA holds a significant position as a political lobbying organization in the United States, having allocated $14 million to lobbying efforts in 2021 alone. Regarding policy matters, the NCTA has expressed opposition to net neutrality and municipal broadband proposals. Currently, the association is led by Michael Powell, a former Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).