The broadband industry is preparing to provide farewell to one of its most influential leaders. Michael Powell retired from NCTA – the Internet and television association turns, a distinguished period characterized by revolutionary political innovation and fixed commitment to increase access to communication and progress for all Americans – a transformational separation that paves the way to continue progress.
As the former president of the Federal Communications Committee (FCC), Michael brought a unique perspective of politics in this industry. Over the past fifteen years as a president and executive director of NCTA, he has called for policies that support innovation, helping to form the future of communication.
Michael announced his retirement in February. This week, NCTA announced the appointment of his successor, former American Senator Corrie Gardner, who represented Colorado in the Senate from 2015 to 2021 and in the US House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He will formally join the association later this month.
The hero of access to the wide range and innovation
Michael, the hero of this industry, has been named by many, but his vision of the delivery future extends beyond the traditional wide infrastructure.
He was an ally of the fixed industry throughout his career, first as Chairman of the Federal Communications Committee (FCC), fighting battles on the bold regulations of the second bank, and then as president and executive director of NCTA, where he led some of the most important efforts towards smooth communication through the 10g initiative.
Michael’s invitation to the 10g initiative – which provides a widely smooth connection and enables technologies that will mainly change how we live, work, learning and play – represents his commitment to pushing the limits of what is possible in wide range technology. The call to improve speed, access and reliability for all, Michael 10G described as “not the image, (but the fabric plate that will be built our imagination demands”, confirming the enormous opportunities for innovation that this network can provide.
Its ability to learn about future communication needs and policy application to make it an invaluable fact. When the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the need for a reliable, safe and fast connection, the wide domain industry showed that it was not only ready, but was exceptionally good. Michael’s efforts and contributions to the 10g initiative helped us to the front we know today and put the way for innovations that will lead our future.
His work with this initiative is the founder of seeing technology for the future of industry, and it is the next generation of creativity.
Above on top: Michael Powell talks to Cablelabs and CEO of Phil Mckinney during a SCTE TechePo in 2023.
Spectrum leadership and defense of Wi-Fi
The indisputable invitation of Michael for unlicensed spectrum and innovative solutions to cancel the securing of these wireless resources was useful in shaping the future of the industry. His support for spectrum sharing solutions, such as the broadcast broadcast service for citizens (CBRS), has increased access to critical spectrum resources, providing an additional capacity on the mobile phone to enhance consumer selection in mobile phone services with the expansion of the range of high -speed internet access to Americans in rural and disadvantaged areas.
Earlier this year, Michael witnessed before the Energy and Trade Committee in the House of Representatives, calling for a more comprehensive approach to managing the spectrum and emphasizing his primary role in preserving the American economic and technological leadership. He said that the use of the effective spectrum is essential to the country’s competitive advantage in the global market.
Michael’s invitation from his conviction stems that “Wi-Fi is more than just a comfort-it is a change in the game for our economy and innovation.”
Cablelabs Communication
For many years, Michael worked as an uncontrolled member of the Board of Directors in Kabbas. Michael’s political work and his vision of “innovation without permission” – the idea that individuals and companies should be able to experiment and innovate with new technologies without large -scale organizational barriers – is a philosophy that directed a lot of his work and helped create an environment in which penetration techniques can flourish.
Cablebs and CEO of Phil Mckinney is reflected in Michael’s effect:
“We at Cablelabs are very grateful for the leadership and diet of Michael. He definitely contributed to our ability to create and build future networks.
“It was a directive light on politics in the broadcasting industry and brought us to what we are today. Michael has the strange ability to balance competing interests, enhance innovation and movement in government issues and complex politics.
“The institutions that they have put in to benefit from all of us will continue for years. We are all stronger, more innovative and better in the future because of his efforts.”
Michael – who was recruited in the Hall of Broadcasting and Cables in 2016 and the Cemblist Hall in 2022 – leaves a legacy of influence that will continue to put America as an economic leader and technology in the future. Cablebs is grateful for his efforts and wishes him success and happiness in his due retirement.
