IndyGov

Telecom & Video Services Agency

 Operator Reports
 Bright House Networks
 Comcast Cablevision
 Cable Agency Reports
 In-Kind Reports
 Programming / Production Reports
 FCC Filings
 Telecom & Video Services Agency Reports

October 2006 Comcast Report

 

Comcast Report

Subscriber Totals - October 2006

  Sep-06 Oct-06 Variance
Limited Only 10,924 11,261 337
Other Basic Combo's 108,031 107,748 (283)
Bulk Equivalencies 2992 2984 (8)
Total Basic 121,947 121,993 46
Homes Passed 245,599 245,732 133
Penetration % 50% 50%  

Operator's Incoming Calls Report - October 2006

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).

  October 4th Quarter
Total Calls Received 42,365 42,365
Total Calls Handled 41,574 41,574
# of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 37,101 37,101
% of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 89.24% 89.24%
Busy Rate 1.6% 1.6%

Complaint Summaries - October 2006

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).

  CA LTR BBB IURC (PUC) Atty Gen. Total Month
Digital Cable           0
Rates  4         4
Service Interruptions 5       1  6
Billing 40 11 3   2 56
Customer Service 5   1     6
Phones 9 1       10
Installations 1   1     2
Programming 1         1
Unburied Cable 1    1   1 3
Technical Service           0
Modem/Internet           0
Digital Voice 2         2
Late Fees 1         1
Miscellaneous 1 1       2
Total 70 13 6 0 4 93

Service Interruption Report - October 2006

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).

  October 4th Quarter
% of Service Interruptions Calls Addressed Within 24 Hours 100% 100%
# of Planned Service Interruptions 4 4
# of Unplanned Service Interruptions 31 31
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service 4805 4805
Total Service Interruption Hours 5795 5795.00
System Reliability % 99.92% 99.92%
*Service Interruptions are defined as more than two outages reported in the same node.

Service Call Report - October 2006 (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).

  October 4th Quarter
Total Service Calls Received 6047 6047
% of Total Service Calls Addressed Within Next Business Day, Unless as Otherwise Directed by Customer 98.54 98.54
% of Appointments Kept Within 4-Hour Service Window During Normal Business Hours, Unless Otherwise Directed by a Customer 99.92% 99.92%

Installation Report - October 2006

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).

  October 4th Quarter
% Within 7 Days or by Customer Request 100.00% 100.00%

Construction Report - October 2006

#

Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
1 Canterbury House Apts. (Phase 2) 0.13   APT
2 Dakota Ridge, Sec. 2 0.23   NS
3 Harmony, Sec. 4 0.93   NS
 

Total Mileage

1.29    

Dwelling Codes

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

Local Community Interest Report - October 2006

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

Events & Sponsorships

  • Comcast was a Gold Level Sponsor of the Senior Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, October 5.  More than 4,000 seniors took advantage of free flu shots, health screenings, entertainment and more.

  • Comcast sponsored the Arthritis Foundation "Fire & Ice" Gala, October 7.   Funds raised will support the foundation's mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis through research, education and training.

  • Comcast also sponsored the 2006 Buckaroo Bash benefiting the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, October 7.   Funds raised will support education programs at the museum.

  • More than 250 Comcast employees, friends and family volunteered for the 6th annual Comcast Cares Day, October 7.  Comcast partnered with Indy Parks and Recreation to clean and beautify Garfield Park (est.1889), the oldest park in Indianapolis . Our day included several landscaping activities that significantly improved this majestic park.  Noted guests included Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast, Deputy Mayor, Steve Campbell, Joseph Wynns, Executive Director for Indy Parks and Rupert Boneham of Survivor.

  • Comcast was a media sponsor of the Circle City Classic football game, benefiting Indiana Black Expo, October 7.  We supported the Classic by airing more than $37,000 in advertising in Central Indiana .

  • Comcast sponsored Susan L. Taylor's lecture, "Creative Leadership:  From the Inside Out," October 9.  Ms. Taylor's lecture is part of Butler University 's Distinguished Diversity Lecture Series.  This series was developed to increase awareness and understanding of differences and similarities among people of different races through increased dialogue and cultural interaction.

  • Comcast was the Title Sponsor of the 2006 Public Health Awards Dinner, October 11.  Proceeds from this event will fund full tuition scholarships for underrepresented minority students to attend the Indiana University School of Medicine.  These students, known as Rawls Scholars, are future primary care providers of the underserved and less fortunate.

  • Comcast was a sponsor of Brooke's Place Gala, October 20.  This fundraising event for Brooke's Place, a non-profit organization serving the needs of grieving children who have experienced the death of a family member or friend, raised more than $35,000 to support their programs in 2007.

Public Service Announcements

  • All Pro Dad "Tony Dungy" -- $25,480
  • Circle City Classic "Game & Parade" -- $32,565
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation "Walk to Cure Diabetes" -- $22,620
  • Partnership for a Drug Free America "Orphan" -- $1,170

Comcast Newsmakers

  • Carl Brizzi, Marion County Prosecutor
  • Melina Kennedy, Candidate, Marion County Prosecutor
  • Jim Shella, WISH-TV
  • Martha Boden, Humane Society
  • Murray Clark, Indiana Republican Party
  • Dan Parker, Indiana Democrat Party
  • Linda Carmody, Better Business Bureau
  • Pam Altmeyer, Gleaners Food Bank
 
 

Last Updated: 12/6/2006 |  Print This Page | Email to Friend

 

Home | Search | Services | Mayor | Council | City | County | Courts

© 1996 - 2008 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use | About this Site