Rep. Markey said, "Given the serious privacy concerns raised by the sophisticated ad-serving technology Charter Communications planned to test market, I am pleased to hear that the company has decided to delay implementation of this program, which electronically profiled individual consumer web usage. I urge other broadband companies considering similar user profiling programs to similarly hold off on implementation while these important privacy concerns can be addressed."

Last month, Rep. Markey and Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Ranking Member or the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to Charter Communications expressing their serious concerns about the company's plans. The two members later met with representatives from Charter Communications to discuss their concerns.