Can cable companies be removed from providing service if they do not perform as expected?
Yes, the franchise process allows localities to pursue removal for non-performance, but the process – as defined by federal regulations – is generally weighted in favor of the cable companies.

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1. Why is Comcast the only cable provider in the county? What about competition?
2. Is a special tax district a solution to financing service extension to unserved areas?
3. How will the new franchise agreement address unserved areas in the county?
4. What percentage of the county does not have access to cable?
5. Are cable rates a part of the franchise agreement?
6. How will the new franchise agreement be enforced?
7. Can cable companies be removed from providing service if they do not perform as expected?
8. Why does the current franchise agreement cover a 15-year term?