Cable Television/Telecommunications
Cable Alerts - Updated April 24, 2007 
Legislative Alert - On December 20, 2006 the FCC
Adopted its Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
franchising. Detailed analysis is attached.
PTCOG comments to
the FCC are also attached.
Legislative
Alert - State of NC Cable Bill (NC Law 2006-151)
adopted January 1, 2007
Sample Franchise Agreement
Sample Cable Enabling Ordinance
Complaint Procedure
The PTCOG Cable/Telecommunications Administration Program
advocates for and protects the public interest in the regulation and
development of cable communications systems in the Regional Area. The
program is designed to assist member governments in the audit of federally
regulated television rates as well as insure proper allocation of funds by
the State of NC, oversee the NC State franchise process and act as the
regional clearing house on cellular towers, internet access,
telecommunications planning and legislative issues concerning
telecommunications. In addition staff participates in the development and
planning of future telecommunications technologies which make use of the
public rights-of-ways and monitors and helps resolve cable subscriber
concerns in cable television matters.
Summary of Primary Cable Program Activities
- Implements federal
rate regulation auditing processes;
- Enforces cable company
compliance with franchise agreements;
- Conducts audits of
state funding under NC Law 2006-151
- Application of Public,
Education and Government Access Channel financial and technical support
- Facilitates community
and institutional uses of cable-based and wireless technologies;
- Oversees and monitors
cellular tower processes; and
- Participates in
advocacy efforts for legislative activities and FCC proceedings.
Other Program Facts
- Regulates
thirty cable services franchise agreements with six cable companies:
Time Warner, LEXCOM, Uwharrie Cable, Piedmont Cable, Comcast, and
Charter
- Serves
300,000 subscribers.
- Involved in
the preservation of rights of the local governments in legislative
matters.
Contact Us:
David H. Harris, Regional Cable Administrator
The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
Wilmington Building, Suite 201
2216 West Meadowview Road
Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
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