CEA: Broadband - Broadband

Press Releases

8/2/2007
CEA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY BROADBAND ACT OF 2007
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® Senior Director, Government Affairs Veronica O’Connell today issued the following statement in response to the Community Broadband Act of 2007 (S. 1853 and H.R. 3281), bi-partisan legislation by the U.S. House and Senate that will advance the nationwide deployment of broadband:

3/30/2006
NEW CEA STUDY FINDS 43 MILLION AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS NOW HAVE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro today announced that 43 million U.S. households now have broadband Internet access compared to just two million in 1999, according to the results of a new CEA research study on broadband access in America. Shapiro introduced the findings during his opening keynote at the Electronic House Expo (EHX), which runs through April 1, 2006 in Orlando, Florida.

3/15/2006
AT&T, BELLSOUTH, VERIZON AND CEA ANNOUNCE PRINCIPLES ON DEVICE ATTACMENT
As telecommunications providers begin to launch video services for consumers nationwide, AT&T, BellSouth, Verizon and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today announced a series of principles designed to ensure the commercial availability of devices that attach to Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled video networks. The companies joined CEA in unveiling the principles at a press conference held during CEA's "Entertainment Technology Policy Summit" running March 15-16 in Washington, D.C.

8/5/2005
CEA RESPONDS TO FCC RULE REGARDING BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Vice President, Technology Policy Michael Petricone regarding new rules issued today by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) covering broadband networks:

8/5/2005
CEA RESPONDS TO FCC RULE REGARDING BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Vice President, Technology Policy Michael Petricone regarding new rules issued today by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) covering broadband networks:

7/27/2005
CEA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF BROADBAND LEGISLATION BY SENATOR ENSIGN
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro regarding the Broadband Consumer Choice Act of 2005, introduced today by Senator John Ensign (R-NV):

3/16/2005
CEA ANNOUNCES DECLARATION OF INNOVATION INDEPENDENCE
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) issued today a Declaration of Innovation Independence. The document provides a series of principles to ensure that fair use, home recording rights and innovation are protected in legislative, judicial and regulatory debates regarding the protection of intellectual property (IP). CEA unveiled the Declaration during its new conference entitled "IP & Creativity: Redefining the Issue," held today in Washington, D.C.

3/1/2005
Technology Industries Unite In Their Views That The BETAMAX Doctrine Must Be Upheld And Not Weakened
The Betamax doctrine is the foundation of this nation's explosive technological growth over the last 20 years and is particularly critical to new digital technology, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) argues in an amicus brief filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court case Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. Filed by CEA in conjunction with the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and the Home Recording Rights Coalition (HRRC), the brief argues that the principles set forth by the Supreme Court in the Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios Inc. (Betamax) case should be upheld.

2/9/2005
CEA Announces Guiding Priciples For Telecommunication Policy Reform
With Congress expected to revisit the landmark Telecommunications Act of 1996 in coming months, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced guiding principles for telecommunications policy reform. Recognizing that the rapid advancement of new digital technologies and services has outpaced current regulations established under the '96 Telecom Act, CEA's principles are designed to guide policymakers as they establish a new communications policy framework that recognizes the numerous developments that have occurred over the past nine years and attempts to create a legal and regulatory environment to facilitate additional advancements.

11/9/2004
CEA Applauds FCC Action To Preempt State Regulation Of VoIP Services
Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro today issued the following statement regarding action taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Voice over the Internet Protocol (VoIP). In response to a petition filed by the Vonage Holdings Inc., a company offering VoIP services, the FCC ruled to assert federal jurisdiction over interstate VoIP services. Declaring that VoIP services are interstate services, shields such services from state regulation and provides the appropriate framework to establish one federal nationwide VoIP policy.

10/15/2004
CEA Applauds FCC Action Advancing Broadband Over Power Lines
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) declared its support for the adoption of new rules for "access broadband over power line" service (Access BPL), in comments submitted yesterday to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement. "CEA believes that adopting these rules permitting Access BPL will advance the deployment and adoption of broadband. We also applaud the Commissions efforts to eliminate possible interference caused by BPL services. We look forward to reading the final text of the rules.

7/15/2004
CEA Urges Commission to Preempt State VOIP Action
Declaring that voice-over-the-Internet (VoIP) services and Internet protocol (IP)-enabled services are interstate services not subject to state jurisdiction would avoid a patchwork of state laws and provide regulatory clarity needed to spur investment, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) argued in a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

7/9/2004
CEA Commends Efforts To Preempt State VOIP Regulation
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro released the following statement in response to the Telecommunications Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing examining the regulatory treatment for voice over the Internet protocol (VoIP):

6/1/2004
CEA Urges FCC To Adopt Nationwide Policy For Voice-Over-The-Internet Protocol Services
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a federal nationwide policy to address Voice-over-the-Internet Protocol (VoIP), in comments submitted to the Commission on Friday, May 28. In its comments, CEA said VoIP will revolutionize the way people communicate and must not be shackled by a patchwork of burdensome state regulation.

5/6/2004
CEA Supports FCC Broadband Over Power Lines Initiative
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) declared its support for the adoption of new requirements and measurement guidelines for "access broadband over power line" service, or Access BPL, in comments submitted yesterday to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). CEA believes that adopting these proposed rules permitting Access BPL will advance the deployment and adoption of broadband

5/4/2004
CEA Applauds President's Emphasis On Broadband
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro released the following statement in response to comments by United States President George W. Bush regarding America's broadband future:

4/26/2004
CEA Applauds President's Emphasis on Broadband
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro released the following statement in response to comments by United States President George W. Bush regarding America's broadband future:

4/14/2004
CEA VoIP Policy Working Group Established to Safeguard Services Key to Broadband Adoption
Leading the policy debate regarding the emerging technology of Voice-over-the Internet Protocol (VoIP), which transmits voice communications using the Internet protocol, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced the creation of a VoIP Policy Working Group, which will operate within the CEA Government Affairs Council.

2/9/2004
CEA Welcomes Chairman Powell's Call for Service Providers to Adopt "Net Freedom"
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement in response to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell's call in a recent speech for high-speed Internet services providers to adopt "Net Freedom" principles:

11/5/2003
2004 International CES Techzones Highlight Content Storage, Digital Imaging, Broadband in Largest CES Ever
It's official: The 2004 International CES is the largest in history and the line-up of the show's new TechZones houses some of the hottest technology and trends including digital imaging, content storage, broadband, portable power and telematics.

10/6/2003
CEA Expands Home Networking Interoperability Options with IP-Based Commands in CEA-931-B Standard
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced today that its Home Networking Committee (R7) has adopted a new remote control pass-through standard to facilitate the interoperability of devices in a home network

8/22/2003
Universal Broadband Adoption Now More Likely With FCC Report And Order, Says CEA
Removal of Burdensome Regulations Key to New Last-Mile Investment

5/19/2003
CEA Commends the Senate for Adopting Broadband Expensing Amendment
Attention to broadband in jobs and growth act a win for all consumers

4/24/2003
CEA Applauds FCC Action to Explore "Third Pipe" Broadband And Urges Unrestricted Broadband Internet Access
Recent Commission Vote and Coalition Event Underscore Importance of Strong Broadband Policy

2/20/2003
FCC'S Broadband Unbundling Vote Will Speed Broadband Deployment, Says CEA
Rule Provides True Reform and Creates Investment Incentives

1/24/2003
HTBC Calls for Unbundling Demarcation in Letter to FCC Chairman Powell
Anticipating action soon in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Triennial Review of Unbundling Rules, the High Tech Broadband Coalition (HTBC) today delivered the following letter to FCC Chairman Michael Powell

11/22/2002
CEA Welcomes Allen-Boxer Wireless Broadband Bill
The bill is expected to be formally introduced and debated in the next Congress

11/14/2002
High Tech Executives Travel to Washington for HTBC Broadband
Call for swift action on broadband deployment

7/24/2002
Unlicensed Spectrum Fosters Ubiquitous Broadband Deployment Says CEA in FCC Filing
Additional allocation benefits all Americans

7/17/2002
High Tech Associations Say FCC Should Act Swiftly to Spur Broadband Deployment and Provide Boost to U.S. Economy
The associations presented their arguments in reply comments filed today with the FCC

6/6/2002
CEA Supports Lieberman Broadband Bill
Legislation Calls for Development Strategy

4/8/2002
High Tech Industry Associations Sends Joint Comments to FCC in Review of Unbundling Rules
HTBC sent comments to the FCC requesting the removal of regulations that are hindering limiting competition in high-speed Internet access.

4/3/2002
Industry Associations Form High Tech Broadband Coalition to Advance Affordable, Ubiqitous Broadband
Six inter-industry trade associations today announced the formation of the High Tech Broadband Coalition.

12/13/2001
CEA Commends FCC Broadband NPRM
The following statement was issued by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) president and CEO Gary Shapiro in response to the Federal Communications Commission�s (FCC) announcement yesterday of proceedings to examine regulatory treatment of broadband services: