SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION Clause Samples

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.c. 166A §3(a)] (a) The area to be served is the entire Town of Southwick, excluding the areas identified in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Service shall be provided to every dwelling within the service area occupied by a Person requesting cable service, provided that the Licensee is able to obtain from property owners any necessary easements and/or permits in accordance with Section 621(a)(2) of the Federal Cable Communications Act of 1984. (b) The Licensee agrees to extend the Cable Communications System at its own cost into newly constructed areas (after the completion of the System rebuild) as the dwellings become physically occupied, provided that the areas meet the criteria of twenty (20) homes per mile as measured back to the existing System; aerial utility poles are present; and the Licensee is able to obtain from property owners any necessary easements and/or permits at no cost in order to provide such System extension. Service will be provided to areas not included in the primary service area, where the average density of homes is less than twenty (20) per mile, upon payment by Subscriber of an installation surcharge or contribution in aid of construction. (c) Installation costs shall conform with the 1992 Cable Consumer Protection Act, and regulations thereunder. Any dwelling unit within two hundred feet (200 ft.) aerial or two hundred feet (200 ft.) underground of the cable plant shall be entitled to a standard installation rate. Any dwelling unit beyond two hundred feet (200 ft.) shall be entitled to installation of payment of an installation sub-charge or contribution in aid of construction. (d) Subject to the density requirements in subsection (b) above and provided Licensee has at least forty-five (45) days prior notice concerning the opening of residential subdivision trenching, or of the installation of conduit for the location of utilities, it shall install its cable in such trenching or conduits or may seek permission to utilize alternative trenching or conduits within a comparable time frame. If a substantial quantity of cable is required for a large subdivision and said quantity is not in stock, the Licensee shall be allowed additional time for said installation. The Issuing Authority, or its designee, shall exercise reasonable efforts to have the Planning Board and developers give timely notice of trenching and underground construction to the Licensee. (e) The Licensee agrees t...

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 SERVICE AREA; LINE EXTENSIONS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. 15 SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.C. 166A §3(A)] 15 SECTION 3.2 - SUBSCRIBER NETWORK 16 SECTION 3.3 - SUBSCRIBER NETWORK CABLE DROPS 16 SECTION 3.4 - CURRENT INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK (“I-NET”) 16 SECTION 3.5 - PARENTAL CONTROL CAPABILITY 17 SECTION 3.6 - INTERCONNECTION WITH OTHER CABLE SYSTEMS 17 SECTION 4.1 - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 18 SECTION 4.2 - REPAIRS AND RESTORATION [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(G)] 19 SECTION 4.3 - TREE TRIMMING 20 SECTION 4.4 - STRAND MAPS 20 SECTION 4.5 - BUILDING MOVES 20 SECTION 4.6 - DIG SAFE 20 SECTION 4.7 - DISCONNECTION AND RELOCATION 21 SECTION 4.8 - EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF PLANT 21 SECTION 4.9 - STANDBY POWER 22 SECTION 4.10 - ANNUAL UPDATE HEARINGS 22 SECTION 5.1 - BASIC BROADCAST SERVICE 23 SECTION 5.2 - PROGRAMMING 23 SECTION 5.3 - SIGNAL TRANSMISSION 24 SECTION 5.4 - CONTINUITY OF SERVICE 24 SECTION 5.5 - CONVERTER BOX, REMOTE CONTROLS 24 SECTION 5.6 - STEREO TV TRANSMISSIONS 24 SECTION 6.1 – PEG ACCESS CHANNEL(S) 25 SECTION 6.2 – REGIONAL/PUBLIC ACCESS STUDIO, STAFF AND EQUIPMENT 25 SECTION 6.3 - EMERGENCY USE 27 SECTION 6.4 - COMMERCIAL ACCESS 27 SECTION 6.5 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(J)] 28 SECTION 6.6 - EDITORIAL CONTROL 28 SECTION 6.7 - PROGRAMMING EXCLUSIVITY AND NON-COMPETITION 28 SECTION 6.8- INTERNET ACCESS 29 SECTION 7.1 - CUSTOMER SERVICE 30 SECTION 7.2 - CONSUMER COMPLAINT PROCEDURES 31 SECTION 7.3 - BUSINESS PRACTICE STANDARDS 32 SECTION 7.4 - SUBSCRIBERS' ANTENNAS - SWITCHING DEVICES 32 SECTION 7.5 - CHANNEL TRANSPOSITIONS [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(I)] 33 SECTION 7.6 - SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(1)] 33 SECTION 7.7 - SUBSCRIBER TELEVISION SETS 33 SECTION 7.8 - PROTECTION OF SUBSCRIBER PRIVACY 34 SECTION 7.9 - DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT 36 SECTION 7.10 - EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARDS 36 SECTION 8.1 - RATES AND CHARGES 37 SECTION 8.2 – SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT 38 SECTION 9.1 - INDEMNIFICATION [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(B)] 39 SECTION 9.2 - INSURANCE [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(C)] 39 SECTION 9.3 - PERFORMANCE BOND [SEE G.L.C. 166A §5(K)] 40 SECTION 9.4 - LICENSE FEES 41 SECTION 9.5 - REPORTS [SEE G.L.C. 166A §§8 AND 10] 42 SECTION 9.6 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 42 SECTION 9.7 - REVOCATION OF LICENSE [SEE G.L.C. 166A §11] 42 SECTION 9.8 - NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE 43 SECTION 9.9 - RIGHT OF REVIEW 44 SECTION 9.10 - TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT [SEE G.L.C. 166A §7] 44 SECTION 9.11 - REMOVAL OF SYSTEM [SEE G.L.C. 166A] 44 SECTION 9.12 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 45 SECTION 9.13 - COMMERCIAL NON-DISCRIMINATION 45

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.c. 166A 3(a)] (a) The areas to be served in the Town of Erving are identified in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. In addition, Licensee agrees to extend service to those areas as set forth and described in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof. Licensee agrees to commence said extension of service area concurrent with the upgrade of the Subscriber Network as set forth in Section 3.2 herein. Licensee further agrees to complete said extension of service area no later than one (1) year following the completion of the upgrade of the Subscriber Network. (b) Service shall be provided to every dwelling occupied by a person requesting Cable Service provided that the Licensee is able to obtain from the property owners any necessary easement and/or permits in accordance with Section 621 (a)(2) of the Federal Cable Communications Act of 1984. After completion of the initial service area, the Licensee shall extend the Cable System into abutting areas within the Town where there are a minimum of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per aerial strand mile of cable, and forty (40) dwelling units per underground mile of cable, calculated from the end of the nearest trunk line. Licensee shall make its best efforts to commence said extensions within six (6) months of notification to the Licensee by the Issuing Authority that an area has met the density standard set forth herein. Subject to timely performance of walk-out, make-ready and location of underground utilities by the telephone and electric utility companies.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.c. 166A 3(a)] (a) The areas to be served in the Town of Williamsburg, are identified in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. In addition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to build out the following areas during the first five (5) years: (1) 1. 5 miles, 11 homes, on Route 9;

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 - AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.c. 166A Sec. 3(a)] (a) The Area to be Served is the entire City of Holyoke. Service shall be provided to every dwelling within the service area occupied by a person requesting cable service, provided that the Licensee is able to obtain from property owners any necessary easements and/or permits in accordance with Section 621(a)(2) of the Federal Cable Communications Act of 1984. The Licensee shall operate and maintain the Cable Television System in the City and shall erect poles, towers, and obstructions so as not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic over Public Ways and places. (b) The Licensee agrees to extend the Cable Television System at its own cost into newly constructed areas (after the completion of the System rebuild) as the dwellings become physically occupied, provided that the areas meet the criteria of twenty (20 ) homes per mile as measured back to the existing System; aerial utility poles are present; and the Licensee is able to obtain from property owners any necessary easements and/or permits at no cost in order to provide such System extension. Service will be provided to areas not included in the primary service area, where the average density of homes is less than twenty (20) per mile, upon payment by Subscriber of an instillation surcharge or contribution in aid of construction.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. Area to be Served 10 Section 3.2 Subscriber Network 10 Section 3.3 Subscriber Network Cable Drops 10 Section 3.4 Institutional Network (“I-Net”) 11

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED‌

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 3.1 AREA TO BE SERVED [SEE G.L.c. 166A 3(a)] (a) The area to be served is the Town of Palmer within the limitations set forth below. Service shall be provided to every dwelling occupied by a person requesting Cable Service, provided that the Licensee is able to obtain from property owners any necessary easements and/or permits in accordance with Section 621(a)(2) of the Federal Cable Communications Act of 1984. However, the Licensee shall not be obligated to extend the Cable Communications System into any area where there are fewer than twenty (20) dwelling units per aerial strand mile of cable and forty-five