STATEMENT OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO ROBERT SACHS ON THE ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN MS

[Gregg Lengling]

For Immediate Release November 08, 2002
Contact: Rob Stoddard and Marc O. Smith, 202/775-3629  
 

STATEMENT OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO ROBERT SACHS ON THE ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN MSOS AND CEA TV MANUFACTURERS REGARDING "PLUG AND PLAY" DTVS


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"Negotiations between cable operators and consumer electronic TV manufacturers concerning 'plug and play' DTVs continue on a constructive path. Notwithstanding some reports in the press, a final agreement has not been entered into by the parties. It is premature and inappropriate for any of the parties to comment on these ongoing negotiations."