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June 2002

 

Comcast Report

Subscriber Totals - June 2002

  Beginning Ending Difference
Limited Only 120,315 120,752 437
Other Basic Combo's 110,693 110,476 (217)
Bulk Equivalencies 491 504 13
Total Basic 120,315 120,752 437
Homes Passed 215,381 216,107 726
Penetration % 56% 56%  

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

Operator's Incoming Calls Report - June 2002

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 71,074 197,075
Total Calls Handled 68,739 191,148
# of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 62,409 173,239
% of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 90.79% 90.63%
Busy Rate 2.9% 2.9%

*indicates non-compliance with the Federal Communication Standards.

Complaint Summaries - June 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 3 0 0 0 3
Service Interruptions 10 3 0 0 13
Billing 12 12 0 1 25
Customer Service 4 0 0 0 4
Installations 0 2 0 0 2
Telephone Service 3 0 0 0 3
Programming 0 0 0 0 0
Bury Cable 0 1 0 0 1
Technical Service 1 0 0 0 1
Online 4 1 0 0 5
Late Fees 1 0 0 0 1
Miscellaneous 3 1 0 0 4
Total 41 20 0 1 62

Service Interruption Report - June 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 4
# of Unplanned Service Interruptions 100 146
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service* 7228 8547
Total Service Interruption Hours 168.83 308.27
System Reliability % 99.99% 99.99%

 *Service Interruptions are defined as more than two outages reported in the same node.

Service Call Report - June 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 4720 12,983
% of Total Service Calls Addressed Within Next Business Day, Unless as Otherwise Directed by Customer 99.57% 99.76%
% of Appointments Kept Within 4-Hour Service Window During Normal Business Hours, Unless Otherwise Directed by a Customer 99.75% 99.78%

Installation Report - June 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 - June 2002

Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
Wayne Commons 0.25 0.03 N/S
Brookfield Place, Sec. 1 1.11 0.30 N/S
Meadowbend, Sec. 5 0.57 0.00 N/S
Benchmark Apts 0.05 0.00 APT
Indian Creek Meadows 0.78 0.00 N/S
Spirit Lake Condos 0.12 0.00 CON
Summerwood Apts 0.66 0.00 APT
The Preserve @ Eagle Creek 1.42 0.00 N/S
Dwelling Codes
APT - Apartments
NS - New Subdivision
NH - Nursing Home
CON - Condominiums

Community Report - June 2002

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

Events and Sponsorships

June 2002

  • For the fourth consecutive year, Comcast was a media sponsor of the Russian Festival -- a day of food, music and crafts -- June 2 at Clowes Hall on the Butler University campus.
  • Black Entertainment Television's Awards Vehicle made a stop at the Comcast administrative offices on June 7.
  • Comcast was a platinum sponsor of the Indiana Repertory Theater's "Celebrity Radio Show", June 8 at IRT. This is the second year Comcast has been involved with IRT's top fundraiser.
  • Comcast has partnered with the Indiana Firebirds on a season long initiative to distribute tickets to area charities. Comcast was recognized for the effort during a halftime ceremony during the Firebirds' June 29 game at Conseco Fieldhouse.
  • Comcast representatives attended the Urban League's Ebony and Ivory Gala on June 28. Comcast is a corporate member of the Indianapolis Urban League.
  • Cartoon Network, United Artists Theaters, and Comcast partnered to present an advance screening of the Powerpuff Girls Movie on June 29.

Public Service Announcements

June 2002

  • Prevent Blindness Indiana, "Most Beautiful Eyes" – 233
  • American Legion "Blue Star Service Banner" – 19
  • Russian Festival "Tickets" – 92
  • Indiana Hospice & Palliative Care "Larry Bird" – 262
  • Gleaner's Food Bank, "Freedom From Hunger" – 262
  • March of Dimes, "Nice Workout" – 205
  • Cable Positive "Rebekka Armstrong" – 32
  • Indianapolis Animal Control "Adopt A Pet" – 226
  • Indiana Black Expo, "Family Fun Fest" – 209
  • Lawrence Township Foundation, "All-American Art & Antique Festival" – 311
  • Indy Parks, "Building Parks for Life" – 56

Newsmakers

  • Jim Weir, Eagle Creek Foundation - 14
  • Dave Barras, WISH-TV - 14
  • Tasker Day, Indy Jazz Fest - 12
  • Linda Carmody, Better Business Bureau - 13
  • Rusty Robertson, Comcast - 17
  • Beverly Rella, Empower Indiana - 12
  • Tanya Overdorf, Junior League - 13
  • Ed Treacy, Democratic County Chairman - 18
  • Larry MacIntyre, State Republican Party – 16
  • Chris Denari, Indiana Fever – 17
  • Terry Sweeny, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. – 17
  • Wes Dearbaugh, 500 Festival – 3
  • Lt. Col. Ivan Denton, Indiana National Guard – 3
  • Cheryl Adams, WXIN-TV – 5
  • Caress Garten, Citizen – 3
  • Fred Nation, Indianapolis Motor Speedway – 4
  • Susan Williams, State Museum – 4
  • James May, State Museum – 4
  • Bob Bedell, Indiana Convention & Visitors Assn. – 1
  • Douglas Noble, City Market – 6
  • Bob Kingston, State Museum – 2
  • Bill Brown, Ratio Architects – 3
  • Gleaner's Food Bank Long Form PSA - 37
     
 
 

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