Common use of Change in Technology Clause in Contracts

Change in Technology. 1. In the event Operator makes any change in the Cable System and related equipment and Facilities or in Operator’s signal delivery technology which directly or indirectly affects the signal quality or transmission of Access services or programming, Operator shall at its own expense take necessary technical steps or provide necessary technical assistance, including the acquisition of all necessary equipment and full training of City’s Access personnel and the personnel of the Designated Access Providers to ensure that the capabilities of Access services are not diminished or adversely affected by such change. If the City implements a new video delivery technology that is currently offered and can be accommodated on the Operator’s local Cable System, then the same provisions above shall apply. If the City implements a new video delivery technology that is not currently offered on and/or that cannot be accommodated by the Operator’s local Cable System, then the City shall be responsible for acquiring all necessary equipment, facilities, technical assistance, and training to deliver the signal to the Demarcation Point for distribution to subscribers. 2. If Operator incorporates new or emerging improvements in Channel delivery or display on Operator’s Channels made available to Residential Subscribers, including but not limited to ultra-high definition and “4K” display, the City or any Designated Access Provider may submit a written request to meet with the Operator. Without further obligation, following receipt of such request, Operator will participate in discussions of these improvements or enhancements with the City and its Designated Access Providers. These discussions shall address potential options for improvements and enhancements on the delivery of PEG Access Channels to Subscribers in comparable format, including possible technical means and costs of incorporating such improvements or enhancements for the PEG Access Channels.