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January 2002

 

Comcast Report

Subscriber Totals - January 2002

  Beginning Ending Difference
Limited Only 120,022 119,738 (284)
Other Basic Combo's 110,911 110,119 (792)
Bulk Equivalencies 504 504 -
Total Basic 120,022 119,738 (284)
Homes Passed 213,195 213,545 350
Penetration % 56% 56%  

*Bulk and Commercial Equivalency Units are included in Limited Basic and Full Cable Service totals.

Complaint Summaries - January 2002

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 Att. Gen. Total Month
Rates 5 0 0 0 5
Service Interruptions 5 0 0 0 5
Billing 31 23 1 1 56
Customer Service 1 0 0 0 1
Installations 1 6 0 0 7
Telephone Service 0 0 0 0 0
Programming 1 0 0 0 1
Bury Cable 0 0 0 0 0
Technical Service 5 1 0 0 6
Online 3 3 0 0 6
Late Fees 1 0 0 0 1
Miscellaneous 1 3 0 0 4
Total 54 36 1 1 92

Service Interruption Report - January 2002

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 50 50
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service* 2782 2782
Total Service Interruption Hours 99.72 99.72
System Reliability % 99.99% 99.99%

 NOTE: * More than 2 cable off calls within a node determines a service interruption

Service Call Report - January 2002 (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
Total Service Calls Received 3064 3064
% of Total Service Calls Addressed Within Next Business Day, Unless as Otherwise Directed by Customer 99.86% 99.86%
% of Appointments Kept Within 4-Hour Service Window During Normal Business Hours, Unless Otherwise Directed by a Customer Unavailable Unavailable

Installation Report - January 2002

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% 100%
* or by Customer Request    

Construction Report - January 2002

Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
Bradford Trace, Sec. 6 0.37 0 N/S
Keeneland Crest, Sec. 3 0.26 0 N/S
Lloyd Meadows 0.53 0.08 N/S
Towne Park Condos - Phase 1 0.32 0 CON
Westhaven Commons - Phase 1 0.44 0 CON
Creekside Meadows, Sec. 1 1.10 0 N/S
Dwelling Codes
APT - Apartments
NS - New Subdivision
NH - Nursing Home
CON - Condominiums

Community Report - January 2002

Local Community Interest Programming requirement is 100 hours, Section 7.03
of franchise agreements.

Events and Sponsorships

January 2002

  • Comcast announced that its "Leaders of Tomorrow" scholarship program has been expanded to include students in Indianapolis. Approximately 700 high school seniors can earn college scholarships of $1,000 through the program, which is in its second year. Application information was mailed to high school principals in Indianapolis on January 21. Local students can contact the principals for more information about the scholarship program.
  • Comcast supported the Marion County Mental Health Association by attending its annual fundraiser dinner January 16 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
  • Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association and Comcast partnered
    January 17 to present a Cable in the Classroom workshop for teachers and administrators in the Perry Township school system.

Public Service Announcements

January 2002

  • Indianapolis Animal Control "Spay/Neuter" – 803
  • Indianapolis Animal Control "Adopt A Pet" – 519
  • American Red Cross "Yung Ooi" – 470
  • Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra "Gospel Concert" – 210

Newsmakers

  • John Clark, Hudson Institute – 26
  • Mayor Tom Schneider, City of Lawrence – 26
  • Nicole Bedwell, National Institute for Fitness and Sports – 28
  • Mayor Bart Peterson #1, City of Indianapolis – 30
  • Mayor Bart Peterson #2, City of Indianapolis – 31
  • Rusty Robertson, Comcast – 19
  • Jane Rulon, Indiana Film Commission – 27
  • Representative Julia Carson, U.S. Congress – 1
  • Rep. Brian Bosma #1, Indiana General Assembly – 1
  • Rep. Brian Bosma #2, Indiana General Assembly – 1
  • Jan Bates, United Christmas Service – 1
  • Lt. Col. Jack Getz, Salvation Army – 1
  • Bill Sheldrake, Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute – 1
  • Marcia Spring, Humane Society – 1
  • Pamela Altmeyer, Gleaner's Food Bank – 1
     
 
 

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