Michael Powell (@chairmanpowell) header
Michael Powell (@chairmanpowell) profile picture

President & CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Father, tech geek, former FCC Chairman.

Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2011
Replying to @AmericanAir
@AmericanAir four and half hour delay and counting at DFW. Third flight in a month where flight is hideously delayed by 4 hours or more. This airline has fallen to the bottom. Will avoid it now at all costs.
2
2
152
Thank you to the 12 Republican Senators who voted yes this week on the #RespectforMarriageAct, federal legislation that will protect the freedom to marry, a freedom supported by a majority of conservatives nationwide. I support this bill and hope to see it become law.
8
2
11
It was a profound honor to meet her in my life. God save the Queen.
11
Great news from GCI today that much of Alaska will have 2 Gigs in 2022 and 10G in five years! Congratulations to Ron Duncan and team on this exceptional milestone. gci.com/about/newsreleases/1…
GCI says it is bringing 2 Gig service to nearly three quarters of Alaskans early next year.
2
2
12
We agree with the White House that every American should be connected to broadband but the funding must be properly targeted so that networks are built where they doesn't exist and low-income families get help to adopt and afford internet service. ncta.com/whats-new/how-the-b…
5
7
1
20
Congress is going big on broadband funding, which is welcome, but guardrails are needed to ensure we don't squander billions and fail to close actual gaps. ncta.com/whats-new/boom-or-b…
3
3
2
8
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the achievement of all women including the outstanding staff I'm proud to work with at @NCTAitv ncta.com/international-women…
1
1
12
New column with Stefanie Sanford of @CollegeBoard: "The things we’ve always taught students about government—how it works, how they can shape and influence it, how it guards against our own weaknesses—need to find their parallels in technology education." thedispatch.com/p/ending-our…
4
12
Congratulations @JRosenworcel and well deserved. The cable industry and @NCTAitv stand ready to work with you and the entire Commission to help America stay productive during the pandemic and begin the road to recovery.
You’re unable to view this Post because this account owner limits who can view their Posts. Learn more
2
8
Dane has been an exceptional force at NCTA. He's a consummate professional but what we will miss most is his joyful spirt and his caring friendship. While we regret his departure, we are excited for @kdanesnowden as he embarks on a new challenge.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
2
11
This is a sad and deeply disturbing moment for our nation. The storming of the Capitol is something I could not imagine in my wildest imagination. Nothing is more important to our country than a working democracy and what we are witnessing today is a bleak moment in our history.
1
5
23
I would like to commend @AjitPaiFCC for his exceptional stewardship of the FCC. He set a clear vision for his tenure and the industry and pursued it with purpose, transparency, scholarly rigor and courage. ncta.com/media/media-room/fc…
3
20
Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on your victory. @NCTAitv and the U.S. cable industry look forward to working with you and your administration.
4
2
16
A fantastic initiative from @comcast to provide safe spaces for low-income students to participate in distance learning, remote working, and after-school care. #ConnectedEd
Since 2011, our #InternetEssentials program has connected 8 million people from low-income homes to the internet & technology they need to succeed. We’re working with local nonprofits to launch Lift Zones, safe community spaces for students to get online. comca.st/33GQvwq
3
Pro-consumer legislation that will expedite and expand broadband deployment to unserved communities that need it the most. Now is the time to remove antiquated and unnecessary barriers that deter ISPs from delivering broadband service to every citizen. ncta.com/media/media-room/br…
Butterfield Introduces Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act | Representative G. K. Butterfield butterfield.house.gov/media-…
4
3