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December 2008 BHN Report

 

Bright House Report

Subscriber Totals - December 2007

  Beginning Ending Difference
Limited Basic 3227 3177 -50
Full Cable Service* 50,048 51,793 -255
System Total 55,275 54,970 -305
Homes Passed 159,580 159,129 -451
Penetration % 34.54%    
*NOTE: Includes bulk unit equivalents.

Operator's Incoming Calls Report - December 2007

Under normal operating conditions, telephone answer time by a customer representative, including wait time, shall not exceed thirty seconds when the connection is made. If the call needs to be transferred, transfer time shall not exceed thirty seconds. Under normal operating conditions, the customer will receive a busy signal less than three percent of the time. These standards shall be met no less than ninety percent of the time under normal operating conditions, measured on a quarterly basis (Federal Communications Commission 76.309 (B) (ii) & (iv) Cable Customer Service Obligations).

  Month Quarter-To-Date
Total Calls Received 52,144 166,098
Total Calls Handled 51,915 165,297
# of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 48,697 154,776
% of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 93.8% 93.67%
Busy Rate 0.153% 0.105%

Complaint Summaries - December 2007

The operator shall monthly file with the Agency an operations report showing such information and a summary of outages. (City of Indianapolis Cable Television Ordinance Section 851-704(g) of the City Code).

  Via CA Via LTR BBB Via Atty Gen. Total Month
Rates 0       0
Service Interruptions 1       1
Billing 3       3
Customer Service 0       0
Installations 1       1
Telephone Service 0       0
Programming 0       0
Bury Cable 0       0
Technical Service 0       0
Online 0       0
Late Fees 0       0
Miscellaneous 1       1
Digital Voice          
*Total 6 0 0 0 6
*This number represents 5 customers.

Service Interruption Report - December 2007

Excluding conditions beyond the control of the operator, the cable operator will begin working on "service interruptions" promptly and in no event later than 24 hours after the interruption becomes known. I Under normal operating conditions this standard will be met no less than ninety five percent of the time measured on a quarterly basis (Federal Communications Commission 76.309 (2) (ii) Cable Customer Service Obligations).

  Month Quarter
% of Service Interruptions Calls Addressed Within 24 Hours 100% 100%
# of Planned Service Interruptions 0 0
# of Unplanned Service Interruptions 17 61
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service* 1620 9295
Total Service Interruption Hours 28.30 128.45
System Reliability % 99.9942% 99.9786%
NOTE: *More than 2 cable off calls within a node determines a service interruption.

Service Call Report - December 2007 (excludes installations and service interruptions)

The cable operator must begin actions to correct other service problems the next business day after notification of the service problem. The "appointment window" alternatives for installations, service calls, and other installation activities will either be at a specific time or, at maximum, a four-hour time block during normal business hours. Under normal business hours. Under normal operating conditions, the Standard is to be met no less than ninety five percent of the time measured on a quarterly basis (Federal Communications Commission 76.309 (2)(ii)&(iii).

  Month Quarter-To-Date
% of Total Service Calls Addressed Within Next Business Day, Unless as Otherwise Directed by Customer 100% 100%
% of Appointments Kept Within 4-Hour Service Window During Normal Business Hours, Unless Otherwise Directed by a Customer 0% 0%

Installation Report - December 2007

Standard installations will be performed within seven business days after an order has been placed. "Standard" installations are those that are located up to 125 feet from the existing distribution system. Under normal operating conditions, the Standard will be met no less than ninety five percent of the time measured on a quarterly basis (Federal Communications Commission/Customer Service Obligations 76.309. (2)(I).

  Month Quarter-To-Date
% Within 7 Days*  100.00% 100.00%
*or by customer request    

Construction Report - December 2007

#

Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
1   0.02 0.03 MDU
  Total 0.02 0.03  

Dwelling Codes

APT-Apartments
NS-New Subdivision
NH-Nursing Home
CON-Condominiums

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS MONTHLY REPORT – December 2007

  • The entire Division again held their Toys for Tots support in conjunction with the Indiana Marine Corps Detachment in Indianapolis.  They were able to fill over 4 barrels with new toys for the drive.  This was their 4th year to participate in this community assistance event.

  • The Indianapolis Public School Education Foundation was the recipient of a $250 Bright House Networks Educational Grant during the month.

  • K imy Brown, a specialist with Bright House Network's Human Resources Department was recognized as the Indiana Division’s Bright House Networks Crystal House Award Winner for 2007.  This award was given because of her continuous involvement as a devoted community volunteer.   She is going to Tampa, Florida in February to receive her award, which includes a $3,000 donation in her name to an Indianapolis non-profit.

  • Members of the Division continue to volunteer for support of various community organizations.  These include; the Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association, the YMCA, the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, LEAD, Inc, the Coalition of 100 Black Women-Indianapolis Chapter, the Indiana Hemophilia Foundation, IPS School 51, and, the Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation.

 
 

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