Common use of Change in Technology Clause in Contracts

Change in Technology. In the event Grantee makes any change in the Cable System and related equipment and Access Resources or in Grantee's Access Channel Signal delivery technology, which directly or indirectly substantially affect the Signal quality or transmission of Access Programming, Grantee shall at its own expense take necessary technical steps or provide necessary technical assistance, including the acquisition of all necessary equipment, to ensure that the capabilities of Designated Access Providers or Access Programmers are not diminished or adversely affected by such change. In no case, shall the Signal quality or transmission of Access Programming diminish compared to the quality being achieved prior to the change in technology, provided that this requirement shall not prohibit Grantee from implementing new technologies also utilized for commercial channels carried on its Cable System. Technical quality shall continue to meet all applicable standards contained in Section 5.

Change in Technology. In the event Grantee makes any change in the Cable System and related equipment and Access Resources or in Grantee's Access Channel Signal delivery technology, which directly or indirectly substantially affect the Signal quality or transmission of Access Programming, Grantee shall at its own expense take necessary technical steps or provide necessary technical assistance, including the acquisition of all necessary equipment, to ensure that the capabilities of Designated Access Providers or Access Programmers are not diminished or adversely affected by such change. In no case, shall the Signal quality or transmission of Access Programming diminish compared to the quality being achieved prior to the change in technology, provided that this requirement shall not prohibit Grantee from implementing new technologies also utilized for commercial channels carried on its Cable System. Technical quality shall continue to meet all applicable standards contained in Section 5.5.‌