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September 2007 BHN Report

 

Bright House Report

Subscriber Totals - September 2007

  Beginning Ending Difference
Limited Basic 3329 3312 -17
Full Cable Service* 53,229 53,206 -23
System Total 56,558 56,518 -40
Homes Passed 159,418 159,456 38
Penetration % 35.44%    
*NOTE: Includes bulk unit equivalents.

Operator's Incoming Calls Report - September 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 55,232 176,309
Total Calls Handled 54,571 174,678
# of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 46,808 155,800
% of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 85.8% 89.20
Busy Rate 0.925% 0.409%

Complaint Summaries - September 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 6       6
Billing 4       4
Customer Service 2       2
Installations 0       0
Telephone Service 4       4
Programming 0       0
Bury Cable 0       0
Technical Service 2       2
Online 3       3
Late Fees 0       0
Miscellaneous 0       0
Digital Voice 0       0
*Total 22 0 0 0 22
*This number represents 13 customers.

Service Interruption Report - September 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 25 86
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service* 2086 10553
Total Service Interruption Hours 39.33 151.83
System Reliability % 99.9941% 99.9879%
NOTE: *More than 2 cable off calls within a node determines a service interruption.

Service Call Report - September 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 - September 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 - September 2007

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Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
1 403 & 409 W. 49th St 0.01 0 SDU
  Total 0.01 0  

Dwelling Codes

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

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS MONTHLY REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2007

Community Affairs

  •       The Division was a sponsor of the Miracle Mile Parade.  This 2007 revived parade is one that was an Indianapolis staple several years ago.  It passes through the Bright House service area in the southern portion of the City of Indianapolis .  Not only did Bright House provide support funds, they also participated by putting their float in the parade and hosted several employees on the float.

  •       The Division was again the presenting Sponsor of the Circle City Classic Volunteer Brunch.  This is the 6th year that they have sponsored this important event.  The brunch is an annual event to help recognize the contributions of Indianapolis volunteers who make the Circle City Classic such a successful event.  

  •      Bright House also sponsored the Annual 100 Black Men Fall fundraiser.  The local 100 Black Men organization assists young men within the Indianapolis community as they pass through to adulthood.

  •       Several members of the Division attended The Links “BBQ and Grille” event at a BHN sponsored table.  The Links event is an annual roast of local celebrities.  The Links is a community organization that raises funds for community youth scholarship programs.

  •       The Division was a sponsor of the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana ’s 2007 Under the Stars Gala.”  The Division’s Director of PA was the volunteer Master of Ceremony for the event.  The Division also donated several silent auction items for the event.

  •       Bright House continues to support various community organizations with volunteers such as, the Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation, Gideon’s Gate, the Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association, the YMCA, the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, LEAD, Inc., the Coalition of 100 Black Women, Indianapolis Chapter and the Indiana Hemophilia Foundation, and IPS School 51.

 

 
 

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