It saddens me when public officials and bureaucrats are criticized for ulterior motives, none of which I have ever found in a government bureaucrat, or when someone personalizes disagreements. Michael K. Powell bureaucratcriticizedisagreement Change image and share on social
Broadband eliminates so many barriers to entry for so many different people that it's actually become a barrier to entry in and of itself if you're not getting online on a regular basis. Michael K. Powell barrierbasisbroadband Change image and share on social
More and more, job listings are exclusively available online and as technology evolves nearly every occupation now requires a basic level of digital literacy with web navigation, email access and participation in social media. Michael K. Powell accessbasicdigital share on social
The industry must adhere to certain consumer protection norms if the Internet is to remain an open platform for innovation. Michael K. Powell adhereconsumerindustry Change image and share on social
Behavioral psychologists have observed that wanting something has a much stronger emotional impact than the pleasure that comes once you have it, or the memory of having had it. Michael K. Powell behavioralemotionalimpact Change image and share on social
You can sell nothing for a mark-up for a while, but only until something starts eating away at it. Now I can go home and click on Yahoo, call my sister and talk over a microphone for free. Michael K. Powell callclickeat Change image and share on social
Cable is a dynamic and highly innovative industry, providing cutting edge services and content that Americans love. The broadband platform the industry has deployed is a critical part of the infrastructure needed to realize our national ambition to be a great nation in the Information Age. Michael K. Powell ageambitionamerican share on social
We're trying to fix this with the plan we've been floating. Now, the law says the transition ends in 2006 or - and the 'or' is the only part that matters - 85 percent of Americans go buy a digital TV. Michael K. Powell americanbuydigital Change image and share on social
Television is the original social network. Consumers love great television, but they also love talking about television. Sharing with friends the thrill of the last episode, debating what will happen next, working to enlist friends to watch the same shows that you love. Michael K. Powell consumerdebateenlist share on social
I think people have a vague sense that the television system is changing. Michael K. Powell changepeoplesense Change image and share on social