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
Unlike the phone system, which is engineered around an application, the Internet layered model allows you to, in essence, separate applications from infrastructure. Michael K. Powell applicationengineeressence 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 think the whole world's going to change, and forget that human beings are still human beings; we have the same five senses, we still interact the same way, we still love and hate the same way, but marketers lose track of that. But then it comes down to earth. Michael K. Powell beingchangeearth 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
The comparison to the old world is something to get excited about. We have the potential for more choice and innovation, and a different regulatory environment that doesn't place as much weight on economic regulations of terms and conditions. Michael K. Powell choicecomparisoncondition share on social
I love my DSL, but I love my WiFi more. And I probably get on the Internet 40 percent to 50 percent more because of the combination of those technologies. Michael K. Powell combinationdslinternet Change image and share on social
The first thing I feel like we have the potential to do is to deliver to consumers more roots to their home. Michael K. Powell consumerdeliverfeel Change image and share on social
What scared me in that debate is that it's not about the ownership rules at all. The vast majority of people don't even know what the rules say, to be perfectly candid. Name all six of them. Michael K. Powell candiddebatemajority Change image and share on social
I have a vision that's about technology that empowers consumers over institutions. Michael K. Powell consumerempowerinstitution Change image and share on social