Legislation

City Modifies Terms of Comcast Cable Franchises to Better Support Public Access Television

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Utility Bills with New Rate Hikes Proposed in City Council," a measure that would increase average monthly cable bills by $10 for 200,000 households across the city.

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Time Warner Cable Moves In As New Boss of Philly's Area II Cable TV Network

This bill allows Time Warner Cable to take control of a Philadelphia cable television franchise from Urban Cable Works under certain terms and conditions.

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Council sought to transfer control of 3 Philadelphia cable franchises to AT&T Comcast Corporation.

Philadelphia's cable TV landscape is set for a major shake-up as AT&T seizes control of three major franchises from Comcast in a corporate transfer. The change affects thousands of area residents who rely on these services.

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