Mediacom Communications today issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Ajit Pai as the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission:

“Mediacom Communications congratulates Ajit Pai on his selection as the 34th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. As someone who grew up in Parsons, Kansas, Commissioner Pai is personally aware of the daily struggles faced by working class citizens living in small cities and towns across our Nation. In his new role as Chairman, we hope he works to balance a regulatory landscape that today prioritizes the political agendas of Hollywood and Silicon Valley over the economic challenges faced by rural Americans.”

About Mediacom Communications

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the U.S. serving over 1.3 million customers in smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Mediacom offers a wide array of information, communications and entertainment services to households and businesses, including video, high-speed data, phone, and home security and automation. Through Mediacom Business, the company provides innovative broadband solutions to commercial and public sector customers of all sizes, and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at www.mediacomcable.com.