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

July 2006 Comcast Report

 

Comcast Report

Subscriber Totals - July 2006

  June-06 July-06 Variance
Limited Only 11,188 11,070 (118)
Other Basic Combo's 108,926 108,229 (697)
Bulk Equivalencies 3010 2995 (15)
Total Basic 123,124 122,294 (830)
Homes Passed 244,869 245,125 256
Penetration % 50% 50%  

Operator's Incoming Calls Report - July 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).

  July 3rd Quarter
Total Calls Received 43,351 43,351
Total Calls Handled 42,565 42,565
# of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 38,747 38,747
% of Calls Answered in 30 Seconds or Less 91.03% 91.03%
Busy Rate 0.5% 0.5%

Complaint Summaries - July 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 1         1
Rates 3         3
Service Interruptions 5         5
Billing 25 14 2   3 44
Customer Service 5         5
Phones 7         7
Installations 1         1
Programming 0         0
Unburied Cable 2         2
Technical Service 5         5
Modem/Internet 2         2
Digital Voice 2         2
Late Fees 0         0
Miscellaneous 1 3 1     5
Total 59 17 3 0 3 82

Service Interruption Report - July 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).

  July 3rd Quarter
% of Service Interruptions Calls Addressed Within 24 Hours 100% 100%
# of Planned Service Interruptions 32 32
# of Unplanned Service Interruptions 37 37
Estimated # of Subscribers With Interrupted Service 12,761 12,761
Total Service Interruption Hours 32,855 32,855.00
System Reliability % 99.24% 99.24%
*Service Interruptions are defined as more than two outages reported in the same node.

Service Call Report - July 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).

  July 3rd Quarter
Total Service Calls Received 6987 6987
% of Total Service Calls Addressed Within Next Business Day, Unless as Otherwise Directed by Customer 98.01% 98.01%
% of Appointments Kept Within 4-Hour Service Window During Normal Business Hours, Unless Otherwise Directed by a Customer 99.85% 99.85%

Installation Report - July 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).

  July 3rd Quarter
% Within 7 Days or by Customer Request 100.00% 100.00%

Construction Report - July 2006

#

Construction Location

Underground Aerial Dwelling
1 Hanover Chase, Sec. 3 0.09   NS
2 The Preserve @ Eagle Creek Estuary, Sec. 4 0.74   NS
3 Bridgemor Village Condos 0.95   CON
4 Diamond Pointe 1.43   NS
5 Chessington Grove, Sec. 7B 0.43   NS
6 Treyburn Manor, Sec. 3 0.27   NS
7 Fisher Creek Condos 0.55   CON
 

Total Miles

4.46    

Dwelling Codes

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

Local Community Interest Report - July 2006

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

Events & Sponsorships

  • Comcast participated heavily in the Indiana Black Expo, serving as one of the Presenting Sponsors of the Corporate Luncheon, July 13. This year, Comcast stole the show when we presented $90,000 ($30,000 per year for the next 3 years) to Indiana Black Expo. The Comcast Foundation President's Fund grant will support IBE's flagship program, the Youth Video Institute, which teaches teens how to produce and edit their own videos. More importantly, the teens develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Our Human Resource team worked the Employment Fair recruiting prospective employees, and an enthusiastic group of volunteers helped out at our booth on the floor of the Exhibition Hall. Comcast also sponsored a special appearance by Michael Wellington and Maurice Jasper, hosts of TV One's "Wet Paint."
  • Comcast also sponsored the RCA Championships, July 15 – 23. This tournament attracts the world's best tennis players to Indianapolis and our sponsorship included a 2 for 1 ticket discount for customers.
  • Comcast sponsored the 8th Annual Mayor's Latino Forum, July 22 at Garfield Park. This cultural event attracted more than 8,000 attendees who enjoyed a free concert, health screenings, cultural exhibits and much more. Comcast volunteers manned a booth, educating the Latino community about the wide variety of products we offer in Central Indiana.
  • Comcast also sponsored the Animal Planet Expo, July 22 - 23 at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park. People and pets both enjoyed the various activities at the Expo and several Comcasters volunteered to work at our "Connection Zone." Comcast and Discovery Networks co-sponsored a $1,000 contribution to the Indianapolis Humane Society, which said they would apply the money to much needed supplies for the animals as they wait for new homes. The event included an exotic animal presentation at the Indianapolis Humane Society for approximately 50 YMCA youth campers. An Animal Planet celebrity along with an Indianapolis Zoo animal handler showcased several smaller variety exotic animals to the assembled youngsters who enjoyed learning more about the animals in our environment.

Public Service Announcements
July 2006

  • Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, "Multiple Symphony Spots" -- $117,975
  • Indiana Black Expo, "Concert" -- $4,095
  • City of Indianapolis, "Water Rate Increase" -- $6,695
  • Circle City Classic, "Children's" -- $16,835
  • Circle City Classic, "Cultural Arts Pavilion" -- $10,270
  • St. Mary's Child Center "Loop for Life" -- $11,245
  • Indiana Literacy Foundation "IN Conjunction" -- $21,060
  • RCA Tennis Championships, "Road Trip" -- $23,595

    Comcast Newsmakers

  • David Buchanan, Indiana War Memorial
  • Rupert Boneham, Rupert's Kids
  • Tina Reboulet, Kick for a Cure
  • Harvey Mover, Loop for Life
  • April Searcy, Stop Over, Inc.
  • Joe Overton, A Home Within Reach
  • Don Pennington, Marion County Fair
  • Marissa Vargas, Hispanic Business Council
  • Claudia Cummings, Indiana Dept. of Administration
  • Dr. Becky Porter, IUPUI Diversity Department
 
 

Last Updated: 8/15/2006 |  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